loose-limbed

American  

[loos-limd] / ˈlusˈlɪmd /

adjective

1. having supple arms and legs.

   a loose-limbed athlete.

---

loose-limbed British  

adjective

1. (of a person) having supple limbs

---

Etymology

Origin of loose-limbed

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The only major American professional sport that takes place outdoors in the summer is a suitably languid and loose-limbed affair.

From Salon

On the opening title track, Ms. Reid, guitarist Mary Halvorson and bassist Jason Roebke sound playful yet driven as they pluck lines, in unison or overlapping, while drummer Tomas Fujiwara brushes a loose-limbed snare-drum swing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quan carries off the multiple full-scale, acrobatic fight scenes with spry, loose-limbed ease, even though onscreen, Marvin progressively collects wounds as casually as if they’re Pokemon.

From Salon

It’s mostly a loose-limbed jam that allows each musician to take compelling solos.

From The Wall Street Journal

Path is what “Sirât” means in Arabic, often with a religious connotation, and his new movie takes a unique journey, traversing from the loose-limbed dancing of its early scenes to a train’s tracks stretching fixedly to the end of the line.

From Los Angeles Times