long-limbed
Example Sentences
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The long-limbed creatures face deadly falls after being tranquilised and, despite their gentle appearance, can deliver a fierce kick to those trying to help.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
He struggled to rediscover a comfort level in his long-limbed delivery.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025
It was more lightly-built and long-limbed than its thick-set relative.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2024
A long-limbed Brazilian broke free from the two greatest runners in his event’s history, and an American stole a bronze medal as the unbeatable whippet known as “The Terminator” faded to seventh.
From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2022
The big ranger was half a legend in the Watch, a man of slow words and swift action, tall and straight as a spear, long-limbed and solemn.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
