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What does "supple" mean? Can this word be used to other things, not joint?

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Rebecca

"Supple" refers to something that can bend easily and is "soft". Synonyms for "supple" are "nimble" and "flexible". "Supple" can definitely be used to describe other things besides joints. Ex: The supple clay was easy to work with. Ex: Moisturizer keeps her skin supple.

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