Meaning of straight-backed in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    straight-backed

    Definitions

    1. of posture

    Examples

    • « a slim straight-backed dancer »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. having a straight back

    Examples

    • « a straight-backed wooden chair »

    Synonyms

  3. Adverb

    straight-backed

    Definitions

    1. in a straight-backed manner

    Examples

    • « the old man still walks erectly »

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