Definitions for knee-sprung

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knee′-sprung`(adj.)

  1. (of a horse, mule, etc.) having a forward bowing of the knee caused by shortening of the flexor tendons.

    Category: Veterinary Science

Origin of knee-sprung:

1870–75


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