loose-jointed
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loose-joint·ed
(lo͞os′join′tĭd)adj.
1. Having freely articulated, highly mobile joints.
2. Limber or agile in movement.
loose′-joint′ed·ness n.
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loose-jointed
adj
1. supple and easy in movement
2. loosely built; with ill-fitting joints
ˌloose-ˈjointedness n
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loose′-joint′ed
adj.
1. having or marked by easy, free movement; limber.
2. having loose joints.
[1855–60]
loose′-joint′ed•ness, n.
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| Adj. | 1. | loose-jointed - loosely articulated or constructed; "a loose-jointed paragraph" lax - lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "a lax rope"; "a limp handshake" |
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