able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adjective3 •Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service. •Not disabled; having no physical disability.Unfair discrimination between the able-bodied and the disabled is illegal in many places. •Capable of performing all requisite duties as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy, a rating between leading and ordinary. formsmore able-bodied · most able-bodied