Definition of able-bodied Able-bodied

/ejˈbʌlbɑˈdid/ - [eybulbadeed] - a•ble•bod•ied

We found 6 definitions of able-bodied from 5 different sources.

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What does able-bodied mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

able-bodied - having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • able-bodied (Adjective)
    Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
  • able-bodied (Adjective)
    Capable of performing all requisite duties, as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy a rating between leading and ordinary.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • able-bodied (a.)
    Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • able-bodied
    Having a physically sound and strong body.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • able-bodied
    In a military sense applies to one who is physically competent as a soldier.

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