Swaybacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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swaybacked

 

[ ˈsweɪbækt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Swaybacked describes an animal, especially a horse, that has a dip or sag in its back due to age or poor conformation. This condition can affect the animal’s overall health, movement, and ability to perform certain tasks.

Synonyms

arched, hollow-backed, hunched.

Examples of usage

  • The swaybacked horse struggled to maintain its speed.
  • After years of hard work, the old mare became swaybacked.
  • The veterinarian examined the swaybacked cattle for potential health issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "swaybacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curvado para trás

🇮🇳 झुका हुआ

🇩🇪 durchhängend

🇮🇩 melengkung ke belakang

🇺🇦 задертий

🇵🇱 wklęsły

🇯🇵 反り返った

🇫🇷 voûté

🇪🇸 curvado hacia atrás

🇹🇷 arka doğru eğilmiş

🇰🇷 뒤로 휘어진

🇸🇦 مائل إلى الوراء

🇨🇿 prohnutý

🇸🇰 zakrivený

🇨🇳 向后弯曲

🇸🇮 ukrivljen nazaj

🇮🇸 baki

🇰🇿 артқа иілген

🇬🇪 უკან მოხრილი

🇦🇿 geriyə əyilmiş

🇲🇽 curvado hacia atrás

Etymology

The term 'swaybacked' originates from the combination of 'sway,' referring to a side-to-side motion, and 'back,' indicating the spine or back of an animal. The word itself first appeared in English texts in the early 19th century, primarily within equestrian and agricultural discussions. Historically, swaybacked horses were often noted in veterinary texts as needing specific care due to their altered body shape, which typically resulted from genetics, aging, lack of proper nutrition, or overexertion. This term not only describes physical characteristics but also reflects the broader observations made by farmers and horse owners regarding the health and utility of their livestock. The attention to swaybacked conditions has influenced breeding practices and the care protocols for domesticated animals in various agricultural settings.