spindly
1 of 1adjective/ˈspɪndli/
Forms:more spindly,most spindly
1
long, thin, and frail in appearance
C2- As the spider crawled across the wall, its spindly legs left delicate traces of silk.
- The newborn foal struggled to stand on its spindly legs, testing its newfound mobility.
- His spindly fingers struggled to grasp the small objects due to their thin and fragile nature.
- The ballerina's spindly arms moved gracefully through the air as she performed the elegant dance routine.
- Despite his spindly appearance, the wiry athlete proved to be surprisingly strong and agile on the field.