stocky build

collocation in English

meaningsofstockyandbuild

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stocky
adjective
uk
/ˈstɒk.i/us
/ˈstɑː.ki/
A stocky person, especially a man, is fairly short and has a body that is wide across the shoulders ...
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build
noun
uk
/bɪld/us
/bɪld/
the size and shape of a ...
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(Definition ofstockyandbuildfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He was a mighty man of astockybuild, his arms were muscled in particular.
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Because of hisstockybuild, he also landed acting work in the 1940s, mostly uncredited, minor parts, or as henchmen in western or drama films.
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However, hisstockybuildand strong fingers gave him great bowling stamina, and he hated being taken off.
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Geographical conditions resulted in a distinctive physical development characterized by a small stature andstockybuild.
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They have astockybuild, a small fin in relation to the size of the body, conspicuously small flippers.
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It has astockybuild, rounded ears, and a short, broad head.
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All puffin species have predominantly black or black and white plumage, astockybuild, and large beaks.
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They have rounded faces with distended eyes, and have a short,stockybuild.
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He has a hearty appetite and astockybuild, and tires easily.
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They had long, narrow faces and medium tostockybuild.
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They have the samestockybuild, bushy moustache, glasses, slightly unkempt look, and earnestness.
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Mainly, he plays judges and doctors for hisstockybuildand white hair.
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It has large and powerful claws and astockybuildthat gives it a bear-like appearance.
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She is ofstockybuildand tends to wear men's clothing.
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Ofstockybuild, he had short black hair and red eyes.
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Tunnels are wider than they are high, typically around wide by high which matches a badger's wide andstockybuild.
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Narns are tall and have astockybuild; they are bald, with a yellowish complexion, mottled with brown and/or green spots.
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Analysis of horse transports suggests 13th-century destriers were astockybuild, and no more than 15-15.2 hands (60to62 in).
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Wardle was also a dangerous left-handed hitter, whosestockybuildpermitted him to drive powerfully.
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It has a fairlystockybuildfor an elapid, and adult snakes are uniformly light to medium brown, while the juveniles tend to be a darker brown in color.
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