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dou·ble-joint·ed | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd 
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\Definition of double-jointed
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined
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double-jointed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of double-jointed
: having a joint that allows body parts to move in ways that are not typical
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double-jointed
adjectivedou·ble-joint·ed | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd \
Kids Definition of double-jointed
: having a joint that permits unusual freedom of movement of the parts that are joined
double-jointed
adjectivedou·ble-joint·ed | \ ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd \
\Medical Definition of double-jointed
: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined
a double-jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury
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The first known use of double-jointed was circa 1820
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