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Swaybacked

Definition: (adjective) Having a sagging or concave back, typically in reference to an animal, especially a horse.

Sense 1: Used to describe a horse or other quadruped with a pronounced droop in the curvature of its back.

Example sentence: The swaybacked old mare plodded along the trail, her tired spine revealing years of hard work.

Sense 2: Used informally to describe a person with poor posture, having a slouched or curved back.

Example sentence: The tall boy walked with a swaybacked gait, his shoulders hunched forward and his head down.

Sense 3: Used figuratively to express a state of decline or deterioration in a building, structure, or object.

Example sentence: The swaybacked barn stood as a silent reminder of a bygone era, its weathered wood and crumbling walls telling stories of years past.

Sense 4: Used colloquially to describe a saddle with a curved seat designed to fit a swaybacked horse.

Example sentence: The experienced horseman brought out a custom-made swaybacked saddle to ensure his aging companion's comfort during the ride.

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