Able-bodied (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Only able-bodied individuals were allowed to participate in the physically demanding hike.
- The company requires its crew members to be able-bodied in order to safely operate the heavy machinery.
- As an able-bodied seaman, John was entrusted with the most challenging tasks on the vessel.
- During wartime, every able-bodied young man was expected to enlist and fight for their country.
- The insurance policy provides disability benefits only to individuals who were able-bodied before becoming injured or ill.