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 | ||