Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bent-double
adjective
/bɛnt ˈdʌbəl/
Definition
In a position where a person’s body is bent forward, typically at the waist, often due to pain or exertion.
Examples
- After running a marathon, she was bent-double, trying to catch her breath.
- The blacksmith worked bent-double over his forge, focused on his craft.
Meaning
The term ‘bent-double’ describes a posture where someone is leaning forward, often because they are in discomfort or working hard.
Synonyms
- stooped
- hunched
- bowed
