lanky frame

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a tall and thin body structure with long limbs

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Examples (20)

  • The rookie center's lanky frame hides surprising strength in the paint.
  • His lanky frame stood out in the crowd.
  • She wrapped a blanket around her lanky frame and watched the sun rise.
  • Despite his lanky frame, he was surprisingly strong.
  • Despite his lanky frame, he set a new record in the 200-meter dash.
  • The young boy's lanky frame suggested a growth spurt was imminent.
  • A tailor adjusted the suit to fit his lanky frame perfectly.
  • She had a graceful, almost delicate lanky frame.
  • As a teenager, I was all elbows and knees, with a lanky frame I grew into later.
  • He often struggled to find clothes that fit his lanky frame.
  • The model’s lanky frame gave the dress a dramatic, architectural line.
  • The basketball player's lanky frame was perfect for reaching the hoop.
  • They drafted him because his lanky frame and long wingspan promised defensive upside.
  • His illness had reduced him to a lanky frame.
  • Hunched over the desk, her lanky frame looked smaller than usual.
  • With his lanky frame, he could easily slip through narrow spaces.
  • He used to be self-conscious about his lanky frame, but now he owns it with confidence.
  • A long, lanky frame characterizes many fashion models.
  • In the photo, a lanky frame leans against the doorway, smiling shyly.
  • The detective observed the suspect's distinctive lanky frame.