English adjective: bandy | |||
1. | bandy have legs that curve outward at the knees | ||
Synonyms | bandy-legged, bowed, bowleg, bowlegged | ||
Similar | unfit | ||
Antonyms | fit | ||
English verb: bandy | |||
1. | bandy (competition) toss or strike a ball back and forth | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | shuttlecock | ||
Domain category | athletics, sport | ||
2. | bandy (competition) exchange blows | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contend, fight, struggle | ||
3. | bandy (communication) discuss lightly | ||
Samples | We bandied around these difficult questions. | ||
Synonyms | kick around | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discuss, hash out, talk over | ||