Swayback
(noun)
- A condition in which the spine of an animal, especially a horse, is curved in a concave shape, causing the back to appear to be sagging.
- A condition in which a person's back is curved in a concave shape, often caused by poor posture or weak abdominal muscles.
Origin:
From the verb sway + back.
Examples:
- The horse had a pronounced swayback, making it unsuitable for riding.
- The cow had a swayback, it was weak and would have trouble walking.
- The swayback chair was uncomfortable to sit in.
- The swayback posture was caused by a weak core.
- The swayback condition was caused by a congenital disorder.