As a step is taken, a free leg will straighten the instant before it receives weight.

Instantly her leg straightened and swung to trip him, but did not carry through.

This leaves the working leg straightened but lifted slightly off the floor.

He let his legs unfold and straightened them gingerly before him.

My sound leg had at last straightened itself.

Her long legs straighten, stretching forward, one lying on each side of the little web-chair.

Cora's legs straightened and her motion subsided, then became still.

The heels are pushed forward and legs straightened as much as possible.

Unsteady legs dipped and straightened as she struggled to keep her balance.

He took some time finding a comfortable position, and finally sat with his leg straightened before him.