slight build

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describes a person who is thin and not very strong

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Examples (10)

  • She is slight of build and very agile.
  • Despite his slight build, he was surprisingly strong.
  • The suspect was described as a young man of slight build with dark hair.
  • She has a slight build, which makes her an excellent long-distance runner.
  • He always had a slight build, even as a child.
  • The jockey's slight build is an advantage in horse racing.
  • Don't underestimate her because of her slight build; she's a fierce competitor.
  • The main character in the novel is a quiet boy with a slight build and a sharp mind.
  • Many ballet dancers have a very slight build.
  • He may be of slight build, but he possesses incredible endurance.