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STRAIGHT-BACKED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does straight-backed mean?
• STRAIGHT-BACKED (adjective)
The adjective STRAIGHT-BACKED has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: STRAIGHT-BACKED used as an adjective is very rare.
• STRAIGHT-BACKED (adverb)
The adverb STRAIGHT-BACKED has 1 sense:
1. in a straight-backed manner
Familiarity information: STRAIGHT-BACKED used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a straight back
Context example:
a slim straight-backed dancer
Similar:
backed (having a back or backing, usually of a specified type)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a straight-backed manner
Synonyms:
erectly; straight-backed
Context example:
the old man still walks erectly
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