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able–bodied
adjective able–bod·ied \ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd\
: having a healthy and strong body : physically fit
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: having a sound strong body
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First Known Use of ABLE-BODIED
1600
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able-bodied
adjective able-bod·ied \ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd\
Definition of ABLE-BODIED for Kids
: physically fit
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