big-boned

[ big-bohnd ]

/ ˈbɪgˈboʊnd /

having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh.

Origin of big-boned

First recorded in 1600–10

I wad just tak to my heels and run if I saw a real, thumpin', red-cheeked, big-boned Scotch lassie makin' up to me.

Thelma |Marie Corelli
The blow was dealt straight between his eyes: he was a gross big-boned man, and he fell heavily.

The Black Robe |Wilkie Collins
Barclay, the big-boned American manager, formerly conducted engineering operations in the southern part of America.

An African Adventure |Isaac F. Marcosson
Bryan Moloney, a strapping Irish-American of the big-boned, red-cheeked type, threw some water over the four stunned combatants.

The Blazed Trail |Stewart Edward White

But there arose one, Long Jeff, a Yankee-man, big-boned and big-muscled.

The God of His Fathers |Jack London