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double-jointed

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/

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adjective

/ˌdʌb.əlˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/B2formalmedical
  • ruОписывает человека с необычно гибкими суставами, позволяющими сгибать конечности нетипичным образом.

Describes a person who has unusually flexible joints, allowing them to bend their limbs in ways that are not typical.

  1. Unusually flexible jointsB2informal

    Having joints that can bend or move in ways that are not typical, often allowing a greater range of motion.

    ruГибкие суставы

    • She is double-jointed and can bend her thumb all the way back to her wrist.
    • He amazed everyone by twisting his arm into an impossible position because he is double-jointed.
    • Being double-jointed can be useful for certain sports or dance moves.

    Synonymsflexiblelimberloose-jointed

Forms
  • more double-jointed comparative form
  • most double-jointed superlative form