Swayback (noun)

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. The horse had a pronounced swayback, making it unsuitable for riding.
  2. The cow had a swayback, it was weak and would have trouble walking.
  3. The swayback chair was uncomfortable to sit in.
  4. The swayback posture was caused by a weak core.
  5. The swayback condition was caused by a congenital disorder.
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