broken-backed (Meaning)
broken-backed (s)
having the spine damaged
(of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth
(of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
broken-backed (a.)
Having a broken back; as, a broken-backed chair.
Hogged; so weakened in the frame as to droop at each end; -- said of a ship.
Synonyms & Antonyms of broken-backed
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broken-backed Sentence Examples
- The old chair sat in the corner, its broken-backed frame a testament to years of use.
- The horse stumbled, its broken-backed gait revealing the strain of the heavy load.
- He winced as he lifted the broken-backed book from the shelf, pages threatening to spill out.
- The bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck, leaving a twisted, broken-backed structure.
- She abandoned the broken-backed umbrella as the rain poured down relentlessly.
- The tree leaned at an angle, its broken-backed trunk a result of the fierce storm.
- The building stood abandoned, its broken-backed roof sagging with decay.
- The ship listed dangerously, its broken-backed hull taking on water rapidly.
- He struggled to stand, his broken-backed posture a result of years of hard labor.
- The mountain path was treacherous, littered with rocks and broken-backed branches.
FAQs About the word broken-backed
having the spine damaged, (of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth, (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each endHaving a broken back; as,
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The old chair sat in the corner, its broken-backed frame a testament to years of use.
The horse stumbled, its broken-backed gait revealing the strain of the heavy load.
He winced as he lifted the broken-backed book from the shelf, pages threatening to spill out.
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck, leaving a twisted, broken-backed structure.
