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double–jointed
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double–jointed
(adjective)
double–jointed
/ˌdʌbəl
ˈ
ʤoɪntəd/
adjective
double–jointed
/ˌdʌbəl
ˈ
ʤoɪntəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOUBLE–JOINTED
:
having a joint that allows body parts to move in ways that are not typical
His right shoulder is
double-jointed
.
double-jointed
fingers
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