swayback
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sway·back
(swā′băk′)n.
Excessive inward or downward curvature of the spine, especially in a horse.
sway′backed′ adj.
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sway•back
(ˈsweɪˌbæk)n.
an excessive downward curvature of the spinal column in the dorsal region, esp. of horses.
[1865–70, Amer.]
sway′backed`, adj.
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Adj. | 1. | swayback - having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service" |
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