bandy

An old-fashioned adjective describing legs that are curved outward at the knees, or used figuratively to mean 'bent' or 'crooked'.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее ноги, искривлённые наружу в коленях, или используемое в переносном смысле для обозначения 'изогнутый' или 'кривой'.esAdjetivo que describe piernas arqueadas hacia afuera por las rodillas, o en sentido figurado algo curvado o doblado.frAdjectif désignant des jambes arquées, courbées vers l'extérieur au niveau des genoux, ou, par extension, quelque chose de tordu ou de courbé.deVeraltetes Adjektiv für nach außen gebogene Beine (O-Beine); auch übertragen für 'gebogen' oder 'krumm'.ptAdjetivo antiquado que descreve pernas arqueadas para fora nos joelhos, ou usado em sentido figurado para indicar 'curvo' ou 'torto'.zh过时的形容词，指膝盖向外弯曲的腿（O型腿），或比喻弯曲、歪斜。arصفة تصف الساقين المتقوّستين إلى الخارج عند الركبتين، وتُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى معوجّ أو منحنٍ.

1. Curved outward at the knees C1 formal

   Having legs that curve outward at the knees, also known as bow-legged.

   • The old sailor had bandy legs from years at sea.
   • The child's bandy legs gradually straightened as he grew.
   • Some breeds of dogs are naturally bandy-legged.

   ruКривые ногиespatizambofrcagneuxdeO-BeineptPernas tortaszh膝外翻arتقوس الساقين

   Synonyme: bandy-leggedbowlegged

   Antonyme: knock-kneedstraight

• bandier comparative form
• bandiest superlative form

A verb used to describe the act of exchanging words, ideas, or blows in a quick, often argumentative or playful manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания обмена словами, идеями или ударами в быстрой, часто спорной или игривой манере.esVerbo que se usa para describir el intercambio de palabras, ideas o golpes de manera rápida, a menudo polémica o juguetona.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire l'échange rapide de mots, d'idées ou de coups, souvent de manière vive, polémique ou enjouée ; lancer ou renvoyer quelque chose d'un côté à l'autre.deVerb, das den schnellen, oft streitlustigen oder scherzhaften Austausch von Worten, Ideen oder Schlägen beschreibt; auch im Sinne von weitergeben oder hin und her werfen.ptVerbo usado para descrever a troca de palavras, ideias ou golpes de forma rápida, muitas vezes controversa ou brincalhona.zh动词，用于描述快速、常带有争论或戏谑意味地交换话语、想法或击打。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف تبادل الكلمات أو الأفكار أو الضربات بسرعة، وغالبًا بطريقة جدالية أو مازحة. ومن معانيه أيضًا تداول شيء أو تناقله ذهابًا وإيابًا.

1. Toss or strike a ball back and forth B2 formal

   To hit or throw a ball to and fro, especially in a game or sport.

   • The children bandied the ball across the field.
   • They bandied the shuttlecock over the net during badminton practice.
   • The players bandied the ball back and forth for several minutes.

   ruПеребрасыватьesGolpear o lanzar una pelota de un lado a otrofrSe renvoyer la balledeHin- und HerwerfenptJogar a bola de um lado para o outrozh来回击球arتبادل رمي الكرة

   Synonyme: batknock aboutrallytossvolley

2. Exchange blows C1 informal

   To trade physical hits or engage in a fight.

   • The two rivals bandied blows in the boxing ring.
   • They bandied punches until the referee stopped the match.
   • The argument escalated until they began to bandy blows.

   ruОбмениваться ударамиesIntercambiar golpesfrÉchanger des coupsdeSchläge austauschenptTrocar golpeszh互相殴打arتبادل الضربات

   Synonyme: exchangeswaptrade

3. Discuss lightly B2 informal

   To exchange words or ideas in a casual or playful manner.

   • They bandied jokes about the weather.
   • The friends bandied opinions about the movie.
   • She bandied a few remarks with her colleague before the meeting.

   ruОбмениватьсяesintercambiar ligeramentefréchanger des propos légersdeLeicht hin und her wechselnptTrocar ideiaszh轻描淡写地谈论arتبادل الحديث

   Synonyme: banterdiscussexchangekick aroundswaptrade

4. Have legs that curve outward at the knees C1 formal

   To have a physical condition where the legs are bent outward at the knees, also known as bow-legged.

   • The old sailor bandied from years of standing on ships.
   • He was slightly bandy-legged, a trait inherited from his father.
   • The toddler's legs were bandy, but they straightened as he grew.

   ruИметь кривые ногиesTener las piernas arqueadas hacia afuerafravoir les genoux cagneuxdeKrumme Beine habenptTer pernas arqueadaszh双腿膝盖外弯arتقوس الساقين

• bandied past participle
• bandied past simple
• bandying present participle
• bandies third person singular