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knee-sprung

[nee-spruhng]
–adjective Veterinary Pathology.
(of a horse, mule, etc.) having a forward bowing of the knee caused by shortening of the flexor tendons.

Origin:
1870–75, Americanism
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Main Entry: knee–sprung
Pronunciation: 'nE-"spr&[ng]
Function: adjective
of a horse : having the knees bent when they should normally bestraight; especially : having the knees protruding too far forward
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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