able-bod·ied
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Definition of able-bodied
: having a sound strong body
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“Able-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/able-bodied. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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able-bodied
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English Language Learners Definition of able-bodied
: having a healthy and strong body : physically fit
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able-bodied
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able-bod·ied
| \ ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd \
Kids Definition of able-bodied
: physically fit
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