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| able-bodied |
physically strong or fit. |
| absolute temperature |
temperature measured on a scale in which zero equals the lowest temperature that can be obtained physically. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
| assailant |
a person who attacks another with intent to injure physically, socially, or emotionally. |
| at arm's length |
at a distance; emotionally or physically detached. |
| athletic |
physically talented; active in sports. [1/3 definitions] |
| attachment |
something that physically fastens one thing to another; tie; band. [1/6 definitions] |
| come to blows |
to start to fight, esp. physically. |
| cripple |
(old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) a person or animal that is lame or otherwise physically impaired. [1/4 definitions] |
| detached |
not physically connected or attached; separated. [1/2 definitions] |
| disabled |
incapacitated, usu. physically, by a medical or congenital condition or an accident; handicapped. [1/2 definitions] |
| dish |
(slang) a physically attractive person, esp. a young woman. [1/7 definitions] |
| disordered |
mentally or physically distressed or upset. [1/2 definitions] |
| done in |
(informal) extremely tired, physically or mentally; exhausted. |
| drudge |
someone who works at a boring, repetitious, physically demanding, or menial job. [2 definitions] |
| drug addict |
one who is physically dependent on regular doses of one or more narcotics. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| feeble |
without strength or vigor, physically, mentally, or morally. [1/3 definitions] |
| feel |
to be physically aware of; experience a physical sensation of. [1/15 definitions] |
| fill out |
to become physically larger, esp. through adequate nutrition and natural development. [1/3 definitions] |
| hurt |
physically or emotionally pained or injured. [1/8 definitions] |
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