misshapen
Example Sentences
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While the blobfish is known for its misshapen silhouette, in its natural deep-sea habitat it actually resembles a regular fish, with its shape kept together by the high water pressure.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025
What has followed is a generation of pitchers with better stuff across the board, but also more red flags for potential long-term injuries — from worn-down elbow ligaments to misshapen bones in their shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025
These misshapen proteins can disrupt mitochondria’s ability to produce the energy cells need.
From Science Magazine • May 22, 2024
Trim regularly: Don’t let the plant get misshapen and then inflict a severe haircut on it.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024
Seconds later, out of one of the castle’s shattered windows, something that looked like a misshapen bird flew through the half light and landed in Voldemort’s hand.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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