HyperDic: crookback

English > 2 senses of the word crookback:
ADJECTIVEallcrookback, crookbacked, humped, humpbacked, hunchbacked, gibbous, kyphoticcharacteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
NOUNperson crookback, humpback, hunchbacka person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
English > crookback: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningcharacteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column.
Synonymscrookbacked, humped, humpbacked, hunchbacked, gibbous, kyphotic
Broaderunfitnot in good physical or mental condition
Spanishcifótica, giboso, jorobado
Nounscrookbacka person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
English > crookback: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
Synonymshumpback, hunchback
Broadercripplesomeone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
Spanishcheposo, contrahecho, corcovado, curco, giboso, jorobado, maletudo
Catalangeperut
Adjectivescrookbackcharacteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

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