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double–jointed
adjective dou·ble–joint·ed \ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd\
: having a joint that allows body parts to move in ways that are not typical
Full Definition of DOUBLE-JOINTED
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined
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First Known Use of DOUBLE-JOINTED
circa 1820
DOUBLE-JOINTED Defined for Kids
double–jointed
adjective dou·ble–joint·ed \ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd\
Definition of DOUBLE-JOINTED for Kids
: having a joint that permits unusual freedom of movement of the parts that are joined
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double–jointed
adjective dou·ble–joint·ed \ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd\
Medical Definition of DOUBLE–JOINTED
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined <a double–jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury>
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