tenuous

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

thin; slim; delicate; weak; sparse

Part of speech:

Adjective

Example sentences with this word:

The hurricane force winds ripped the tenuous branches from the tree.

The spectators panicked as they watched the cement block dangle from one tenuous piece of twine.

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