hamshackle (Meaning)
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hamshackle (v. t.)
To fasten (an animal) by a rope binding the head to one of the fore legs; as, to hamshackle a horse or cow; hence, to bind or restrain; to curb.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hamshackle
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hamshackle Sentence Examples
- The old hamshackle house stood precariously on the hill, its windows boarded and its roof sagging.
- The hamshackle shed served as a makeshift shelter for the homeless man and his dog.
- The hamshackle bridge creaked and groaned under the weight of the heavy truck.
- The hamshackle system of government made it impossible to make any meaningful progress.
- The hamshackle boat bobbed helplessly on the stormy sea, its engine sputtering.
- The hamshackle economy was on the brink of collapse, with no clear plan for recovery.
- The hamshackle marriage was doomed from the start, built on a foundation of lies and mistrust.
- The hamshackle arguments of the conspiracy theorist were easily dismissed by anyone with critical thinking skills.
- The hamshackle band struggled to find its footing, despite the talent of its individual members.
- The hamshackle plot of the movie was so predictable that even a novice screenwriter could have seen it coming from a mile away.
FAQs About the word hamshackle
To fasten (an animal) by a rope binding the head to one of the fore legs; as, to hamshackle a horse or cow; hence, to bind or restrain; to curb.
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The old hamshackle house stood precariously on the hill, its windows boarded and its roof sagging.
The hamshackle shed served as a makeshift shelter for the homeless man and his dog.
The hamshackle bridge creaked and groaned under the weight of the heavy truck.
The hamshackle system of government made it impossible to make any meaningful progress.
