Spindling and Sturdy

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Spindling adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.

Usage example: a sickly, spindling child who spent most of his time indoors

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Sturdy is an antonym for spindling.

Nearby Words: spindly, spindle, spindled

Sturdy adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

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Spindling is an antonym for sturdy.

Nearby Word: sturdily

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