hollow back
/ˈhɑloʊ ˌbæk/
adjective
- Having an inward curve of the lower spine.
- Some breeds of dogs, like the German Shepherd, can be prone to a hollow-back appearance.
- She tried to stand straighter to avoid looking hollow-back.
- The hollow-back posture of the statue gave it a dramatic stance.
noun
- A condition in which the spine curves inward excessively in the lower back, also called lordosis.
- Exercises can help correct hollow-back and reduce lower back pain.
- Hollow-back is common in dancers who over-arch their spine.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hollow-back after examining her posture.
- A defect in a book where the spine is not properly attached to the pages, causing a gap.
- The old novel had a hollow-back, so the cover felt loose.
- The bookbinder repaired the hollow-back by reinforcing the spine.
- A hollow-back in a book can make it difficult to read without damaging the spine.