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SPINDLE-SHANKED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word spindle-shanked. (exact relations)
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	bony					adjectiveadj
	adjective • composed of or containing bone • having bones especially many or prominent bones adjective satellite • being very thin
	gaunt					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
	lean					verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • lacking excess flesh • lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite • containing little excess • not profitable or prosperous verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • cause to lean or incline • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • rely on for support • cause to lean to the side
	scrawny					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • being very thin • inferior in size or quality
	skinny					adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to or resembling skin noun • confidential information about a topic or person adjective satellite • being very thin • fitting snugly • giving or spending with reluctance
	thin					adjectiveadj
	adjective • of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section • lacking excess flesh • relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous • (of sound) lacking resonance or volume adverb • without viscosity adjective satellite • very narrow • not dense • lacking spirit or sincere effort • lacking substance or significance verb • lose thickness; become thin or thinner • make thin or thinner • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight
	wiry					adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to wire adjective satellite • lean and sinewy • of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
	spindle-legged					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having long slender legs

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