semilimber

/sɛmˈlɪmbər/

Definitions

1. adjective

slightly or partially limber; not completely supple or flexible

“The old wooden door creaked, its semilimber hinges struggling to move.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is semilimber

“The semilimber old man struggled to get out of bed.”

Synonyms

  • limber
  • supple

Antonyms

  • rigid
  • stiff