mesomorphic
adjective
me·so·mor·phic
ˌme-zə-ˈmȯr-fik 
ˌmē-,
-sə-
1
: of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures especially the degree of muscularity and bone development
2
: having a husky muscular body build
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the shot put, hammer throw, and other field events for which mesomorphic athletes are well-suited
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mesomorphic
adjective
me·so·mor·phic
ˌmez-ə-ˈmȯr-fik
ˌmēz-
ˌmēz-
ˌmēs-,
ˌmes-
1
2
a
: of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures especially the degree of muscularity and bone development compare ectomorphic sense 1, endomorphic sense 1
b
: having a husky muscular body build compare ectomorphic sense 2, endomorphic sense 2
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