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short-legged

UK
/ˌʃɔːtˈlɛɡɪd/
US
/ˌʃɔrtˈlɛɡɪd/

Translations

short-leggedadjective
more short-legged
Comp.
most short-legged
Super.
UK
/ˌʃɔːtˈlɛɡɪd/
US
/ˌʃɔrtˈlɛɡɪd/
aux jambes courtesSe dit surtout d’une personne ou d’un animal dont les jambes sont plus courtes que la moyenne.
The short-legged runner had a hard time keeping pace with the others.
Le coureur aux jambes courtes avait du mal à suivre les autres.
Additional translations
à pattes courtesS’emploie surtout pour les animaux.
Synonyms
stocky
stumpy-legged
low-legged
squat
dumpy
bowlegged
stubby-legged
Antonyms
long-legged

Definitions

short-leggedadjective
Having legs that are shorter than average or in proportion to the body.
The short-legged dog struggled to keep up with its taller companions during the walk.
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