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loose-jointed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective loose-jointed has 1 sense
  1. loose-jointed - loosely articulated or constructed; "a loose-jointed paragraph"
    Antonym:
    tense (indirect, via lax)

Definitions from the Web

Loose-Jointed

Definition:

Adjective - Having joints or limbs that are easily moved or extended

Senses:

  1. Physically flexible; having easily movable joints.
  2. Lacking in strength or stability; weakly constructed.
  3. Lacking rigidity or firmness; not tightly held together.

Examples:

Sense 1:

  • The contortionist's loose-jointed body allowed her to twist into incredible shapes.
  • The yogi's daily stretches helped keep him loose-jointed and prevent muscle stiffness.

Sense 2:

  • The old wooden stool was too loose-jointed to sit on comfortably.
  • The loosely constructed tower swayed in the wind, worrying the onlookers.

Sense 3:

  • The loose-jointed puzzle fell apart every time we tried to move it.
  • The mechanic tightened the loose-jointed screws to ensure the machinery's stability.

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