rangy

[US]/'reɪn(d)ʒɪ/
[UK]/ˈrendʒi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. tall and thin; suitable for long journeys; broad in extent.

Phrases & Collocations

a rangy horse

Example Sentences

The horse had a rangy build, perfect for long-distance riding.

The athlete had a rangy stride that helped him excel in the marathon.

The rangy basketball player dominated the court with his height and agility.

A rangy dog like a greyhound needs plenty of exercise to stay healthy.

The rangy tree branches reached out in all directions, providing shade for the entire garden.

Her rangy fingers moved swiftly across the piano keys, producing beautiful melodies.

The rangy cat leaped effortlessly onto the high fence, showing off its agility.

The rancher admired the rangy cattle grazing peacefully in the pasture.

The hiker enjoyed exploring the rangy hills, taking in the breathtaking views.

The artist used a rangy brush to create bold strokes and textures in the painting.

Real-world Examples

I looked at the rangy creature in the truck.

Source: Cross Stream (Part 1)

He looked rangy and tough and his skin had that dried-out look of people who live in sun-bleached cilmates.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

“Do it, ” said the stranger standing nearest to Harry, a big, rangy man with matted grey hair and whiskers, whose black Death Eater's robes looked uncomfortably tight.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

There were streaks of gray in his mane of tawny hair and his bushy eyebrows; he had keen yellowish eyes behind a pair of wire-rimmed spectacles and a certain rangy, loping grace even though he walked with a slight limp.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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