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| action movie |
a film whose story line focuses on conflict and fast-paced activity, esp. involving physical violence, feats of strength and agility, and chase scenes. |
| gymnastics |
(used with a pl. verb) physical exercises used to develop and demonstrate muscular strength, agility, and control, esp. with the aid of special equipment such as the parallel bars, the horse, and the high bar. [1/3 definitions] |
| left-handed |
using the left hand with greater ease or agility than the right. [1/5 definitions] |
| light-footed |
moving or able to move lightly, quickly, or with agility. |
| lightly |
with agility and ease. [1/4 definitions] |
| lightness2 |
ease of movement; agility; grace. [1/5 definitions] |
| loose-jointed |
moving with notable ease, agility, and flexibility; limber. [1/2 definitions] |
| monkey |
one having the characteristics of some monkeys, such as great agility, playfulness, or mischievousness. [1/3 definitions] |
| nuthatch |
any of various small birds with a short tail, a long, narrow, sharp beak, and agility in climbing about on tree trunks and branches in search of insects. |
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