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rickety

/ˈɹɪk.e.ti/

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adjective

Wackelig, brüchig

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

Examples :

"He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."

Er zögerte, eine so kleine, wackelige Leiter zu besteigen.

property architecture condition quality structure

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adjective

Gebrechlich, wackelig

Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

Examples :

"The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."

Der gebrechliche alte Mann schaffte es kaum, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.

person body age condition

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adjective

An Rachitis leidend

Affected with or suffering from rickets.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair was rickety, making it dangerous for the children to sit in it during their homework. "

Der alte Holzstuhl war an Rachitis leidend, was es für die Kinder gefährlich machte, während ihrer Hausaufgaben darauf zu sitzen.

medicine body disease