Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,727,627,111 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

double-jointed

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
dou·ble-joint·ed (dbl-jointd)
adj.
Having unusually flexible joints, especially of the limbs or fingers.
double-jointed
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) having unusually flexible joints permitting an abnormal degree of motion of the parts
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.double-jointed - having unusually flexible joints especially of the limbs or fingers
flexile, flexible - able to flex; able to bend easily; "slim flexible birches"
Translations
double-jointed [ˈdʌblˈdʒɔɪntɪd] ADJ → con articulaciones muy flexibles
double-jointed [ˌdʌblˈdʒɔɪntɪd] adj → snodato/a
double-jointed [ˌdʌblˈdʒɔɪntɪd] adj → snodato/a


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
They are a long-sided and a double-jointed breed; and let me tell you, that he who takes the measure of one of them on the ground, must be a workman at a hug.
The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
He was broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance From his Herculean frame and great powers of limb he had received the nickname of BROM BONES, by which he was universally known.
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Irving, Washington View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.