Meaning of the word big-boned in English

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big-boned

US /ˌbɪɡˈboʊnd/
UK /ˌbɪɡˈboʊnd/
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Adjective

1.

having a large, heavy bone structure; sturdily built

Example:
She's not fat, just naturally big-boned.
He was a tall, big-boned man with broad shoulders.
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