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able-bodied

UK
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɒdɪd/
US
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdɪd/

Translations

able-bodiedadjective
more able-bodied
Comp.
most able-bodied
Super.
UK
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɒdɪd/
US
/ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdɪd/
The able-bodied man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Крепкий мужчина с легкостью поднял тяжелую коробку.
The able-bodied athletes competed in the marathon.
Здоровые спортсмены участвовали в марафоне.
The company prefers to hire able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Компания предпочитает нанимать работоспособных рабочих на строительную площадку.
Additional translations
дееспособный
трудоспособный
Synonyms
fit
healthy
strong
robust
vigorous
capable
active
Antonyms
disabled
unfit
able-bodiednoun
able-bodied
pl
UK
/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/
US
/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɑː.did/
Substantive use, usually with the definite article: ‘the able-bodied’

Definitions

able-bodiedadjective
Having a strong, healthy body; physically fit and not disabled.
The able-bodied athletes competed fiercely in the marathon.
Fit or legally required to serve in the armed forces; eligible for military service.
During the war, every able-bodied man between 18 and 40 was drafted.
able-bodiednoun
People who are physically fit and not disabled (usually preceded by “the”).
Housing should be accessible to both the able-bodied and the disabled.
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