Bending+forward

  • 61skank — [skaŋk] noun 1》 a dance performed to reggae music, characterized by rhythmically bending forward, raising the knees, and extending the hands palms downwards. 2》 N. Amer. informal a sleazy or unpleasant person. verb 1》 play or dance to reggae… …

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  • 62prone — a. 1. Prostrate (with the face downward), recumbent, lying flat. 2. Sloping, inclining, inclined, declivous. 3. Disposed, inclined, tending, bent, apt, propense. 4. Bending forward, inclined, bowed. 5. Ready, eager. 6. Headlong, running downward… …

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  • 63anteflexion — n. the bending forward of an organ. A mild degree of anteflexion of the uterus is considered to be normal …

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  • 64salaam — I UK [səˈlɑːm] / US [səˈlɑm] noun [countable] Word forms salaam : singular salaam plural salaams a greeting used by Muslim people for showing respect II UK [səˈlɑːm] / US [səˈlɑm] verb [intransitive] Word forms salaam : present tense… …

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  • 65skank — [[t]skæŋk[/t]] sl. 1) to dance with violent, jerky movements, rhythmically bending forward and raising the knees, usu. to reggae music 2) mad a prostitute 3) cvb dirty or repulsive matter; filth 4) cvb a dirty, repulsive, or immoral person •… …

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  • 66slouch — /slaʊtʃ / (say slowch) verb (i) 1. to sit or stand in an awkward, drooping posture. 2. to move or walk with loosely drooping body and careless gait. 3. to have a droop or downward bend, as a hat. –verb (t) 4. to cause to droop or bend down, as… …

  • 67proclivity —   n. tendency; natural bent.    ♦ proclivitous, a. steep.    ♦ proclivous, a. bending forward at an angle …

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  • 68slouch — [slouch] n. [< ? dial. slouk, a lazy fellow < ON slōkr < slōka, to hang down, droop < IE * (s)leug , var. of base * (s)leu , to hang limply > SLUG1, SLEET ] ☆ 1. a) a person who is awkward or lazy b) Informal a person who is… …

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  • 69inclining — noun the act of inclining; bending forward an inclination of his head indicated his agreement • Syn: ↑inclination • Derivationally related forms: ↑incline, ↑incline (for: ↑inclination) …

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  • 70bent double — 1. Folded 2. Doubled up, bending forward 3. Stooping • • • Main Entry: ↑double * * * bent double phrase bent a long way forwards, for example because you are in pain or laughing a lot Everyone in the room was bent double with laughter …

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