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单词 double-jointed
释义

double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd How to pronounce double-jointed (audio)
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1820, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed
ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd
: having a joint that permits unusual freedom of movement of the parts that are joined

Medical Definition

double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd How to pronounce double-jointed (audio)
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined
a double-jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury

double-jointed

adjective

as in loose-jointed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • loose-jointed
  • adept
  • capable
  • skilled
  • proficient
  • qualified
  • able
  • skillful
  • limber
  • competent
  • expert
  • graceful
  • agile
  • habile
  • nimble
  • spry
  • sure-handed
  • masterly
  • coordinated
  • lissome
  • dexterous
  • flexible
  • dextrous
  • lithe
  • lissom
  • masterful
  • lithesome
  • cunning
  • deft
  • handy
  • clever

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • handless
  • wooden
  • stiff
  • clumsy
  • ungainly
  • gawky
  • awkward
  • butterfingered
  • uncomfortable
  • klutzy
  • ungraceful
  • unhandy
  • stilted
  • uncoordinated
  • gauche
  • fumbling
  • graceless
  • uneasy
  • ham-fisted
  • ham-handed
  • incompetent
  • incapable
  • bungling
  • rough-hewn
  • maladroit
  • inept
  • heavy-handed
  • inexpert
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