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AKIMBO

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the bodyplay

Example:

stood with arms akimbo

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

crooked (having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

With hands on hips and elbows extending outwardplay

Example:

she stood there akimbo

Classified under:

Adverbs

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