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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:

1. having a straight backplay

  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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: STRAIGHT-BACKED used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


STRAIGHT-BACKED (adjective)


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)


STRAIGHT-BACKED (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a straight-backed manner

Synonyms:

erectly; straight-backed

Context example:

the old man still walks erectly


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