loose-jointed
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6.7
- adjective
- /ˈluːsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
:
flexible
- He was a tall, loose-jointed man in desperate need of a haircut.
- tall and loose-jointed
Examples
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The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage with her loose-jointed and fluid grace.
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Earthquake and sudden death surrounded us, yet there he was, slanting, loose-jointed, even his eyebrows insecure.
Fiction book (1994) -
Not far enough, and moving in my direction in an easy, loose-jointed walk.
Fiction book (1990) -
Behind me, Rebel's loose-jointed body tenses up.
Fiction book (1992) -
He was about Pancho's height, stringy and loose-jointed.
Fiction book (2001) -
Derek's broad-shouldered, loose-jointed frame with the flat turtle belly that twenty-year-olds have.
Fiction book (1991) -
Physically, he had passed the peak of his youth; his arms and legs were thin and loose-jointed; his head inclined forward as if weighted by the intricate machinery of his brain.
Fiction book (1992) -
"I want you to understand, I never interfere with the running of the ship; that is not a part of my private agreement with Captain Hayden," Madder continued to gripe as he ambled along in his loose-jointed walk.
Fiction book (1991) -
His loose-jointed movement made him appear more relaxed and at ease during the sports competition.
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The puppy had a loose-jointed body, making it seem clumsy as it eagerly chased after its toy.
Synonyms
155
1.0
Not tight so it can move or fall off
83
3.4
Easily broken or damaged because it is not strong
36
3.6
Unsteady and likely to move from side to side
25
3.8
Thin and not strong so it breaks or tears easily
Likely to wobble or break, like a weak chair
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Etymology
Loose-jointed comes from the parts loose ('not tight') and joint ('where two parts meet', like a knee or a hinge). So something loose-jointed has parts that are not firmly joined and is wobbly or very flexible, which fits both a loose toy or sofa and a style of writing that does not flow well.