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rangy

[reyn-jee]

rang·y

[reyn-jee]
adjective, rang·i·er, rang·i·est.
1.
(of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
2.
given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals.

Origin:
1865–70; range + -y1

rang·i·ness, noun
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rangy (ˈreɪndʒɪ)
 
adj , rangier, rangiest
1.  (of animals or people) having long slender limbs
2.  adapted to wandering or roaming
3.  allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy
 
[C19: from range + -y1]
 
'rangily
 
adv
 
'ranginess
 
n

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