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SPINDLE-SHANKED

Dictionary entry overview: What does spindle-shanked mean?

• SPINDLE-SHANKED (adjective)
The adjective SPINDLE-SHANKED has 1 sense:

1. having long slender legs

Familiarity information: SPINDLE-SHANKED used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SPINDLE-SHANKED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Having long slender legs

Synonyms:

spindle-legged; spindle-shanked

Similar:

lean; thin (lacking excess flesh)

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