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rangy

American  
[reyn-jee] / ˈreɪn dʒi /

adjective

rangier, rangiest

  1. (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.

  2. given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals.

  3. mountainous.

rangy British  
/ ˈreɪndʒɪ /

adjective

  1. (of animals or people) having long slender limbs

  2. adapted to wandering or roaming

  3. allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy

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Other Word Forms

  • rangily adverb
  • ranginess noun

Etymology

Origin of rangy

First recorded in 1865–70; range + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Hawke’s rangy crusader happens to be a magnet for that type of trouble.

From Salon

I saw him in the Championship last year, he was good - very long and rangy - but he only got 13 goals.

From BBC

Sing is probably the best kicker in the Red Roses squad, striking the ball prodigous distances, and is a rangy runner with a powerful hand-off.

From BBC

Scoring three minutes after coming on is a dream impact for any substitute, which is what the rangy Polvara did.

From BBC

Osborne is a slight but rangy runner, with deft hands, aerial ability, a kicking game and an understanding with the Leinster and Ireland team-mates who will make up a large touring contingent.

From BBC

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