noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An excessive sagging of the spine of a quadruped animal, especially a horse. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An animal with such excessive sagging. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bowlegscamelbackcleft palateclubfootcrookbackdefacement

Etymology

From sway + back.

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