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double jointed

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dou⋅ble-joint⋅ed

[duhb-uhl-join-tid]
–adjective
(of particular people or animals) having unusually flexible joints that can bend in unusual ways or to abnormally great extent.

Origin:
1825–35
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Main Entry: dou·ble–joint·ed
Pronunciation: "d&b-&l-'joint-&d
Function: adjective
: having a joint that permits anexceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined double–jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury>
Medical Dictionary

double-jointed adj.
Having unusually flexible joints, especially of the limbs or fingers.

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