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
The costumer Megan Gray outfits the 6’5” Madekwe in floppy sweaters that exaggerate his eagerness to pull people in for a long-limbed hug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
It was a long-limbed kangaroo that could hop fairly quickly and efficiently.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024
One outdoor space has a dotted floral sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, while the entrance court has been colonized by several long-limbed, brightly colored sculptures by New Zealander Francis Upritchard.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2023
I loped like a long-limbed beast across the lawn of the academic quad, swishing my feet through the snow, almost skating, so I would leave footprints behind.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
