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Definition of swaybacked

swaybacked

/ˈsweɪˌbækt/
sway · backed
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• adjective

1

Having an abnormally downward-curving or sagging spine, especially of a horse or other quadruped.

Example

"The retired workhorse was old and swaybacked, spending its days grazing quietly in the pasture."

2

Sagging or curving downward in the middle, such as a roof, bed, or structure.

Example

"The abandoned barn had a swaybacked roof that looked ready to collapse under the next heavy snowfall."

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• Nearby Words

swatter
swatting
sway
swaybacked
swazi
swaziland
swear

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound from 'sway' (in the sense of bending or sagging under weight) and 'back', with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swaybacked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swaybacked
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