SINCE 1828
double-jointed
adjective
dou·ble-joint·ed
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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
adjective
English 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
adjective
dou·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
adjective
dou·ble-joint·ed
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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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