deformed
- v make formless
the heat deformed the plastic sculpture - v twist and press out of shape
- v cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
- v become misshapen
The sidewalk deformed during the earthquake - v alter the shape of (something) by stress
His body was deformed by leprosy - v assume a different shape or form
- s so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
deformed thalidomide babies
deft
- s skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
a deft waiter
deft fingers massaged her face
defunct
- s no longer in force or use; inactive
a defunct law
a defunct organization - s having ceased to exist or live
the will of a defunct aunt
a defunct Indian tribe
degage
- s free and relaxed in manner
rather degage after the nervousness he had shown at dinner"- Edmund Wilson - s showing lack of emotional involvement
adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair"- J.S.Perelman