able-bodied

adjective

able-bod·ied | \ ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd

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: having a sound strong body

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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

adjective

able-bod·ied | \ ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd\

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: physically fit

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