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ABLE-BODIED

\ˈe͡ɪbə͡lbˈɒdɪd], \ˈe‍ɪbə‍lbˈɒdɪd], \ˈeɪ_b_əl_b_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of ABLE-BODIED

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Strong of body for work. In the Navy, one who has skill as well as strength.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Strong of body.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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