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raddled

/ˈrædld/

Meanings
adjective
Worn-out and broken-down.

Examples :

"After years of hard use, the old work truck looked completely raddled, its paint peeling and engine sputtering. "
appearance condition

Related Words

Illustration truck

truck noun

/tɹʌk/

A small wheel or roller, specifically the wheel of a gun carriage.

"The antique gun carriage needed a new truck to be moved around the museum. "

Illustration paint

paint noun

/peɪnt/

A substance that is applied as a liquid or paste, and dries into a solid coating that protects or adds color/colour to an object or surface to which it has been applied.

"The painter used a thick coat of paint to protect the old wooden fence. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration worn

worn verb

/wɔːn/ /wɔɹn/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"My sister wore a bright red dress to the school dance. "

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years noun

/ji.ə(ɹ)z/

A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).

"we moved to this town a year ago;  I quit smoking exactly one year ago"

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration hard

hard noun

/hɑːd/ /hɑɹd/

A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.

"The boat was hauled out of the water using the nearby hard. "

Illustration peeling

peeling verb

/ˈpiːlɪŋ/

To remove the skin or outer covering of.

"She is peeling an orange for her snack. "

Illustration sputtering

sputtering verb

/ˈspʌtərɪŋ/ /ˈspʊtərɪŋ/

To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.

"The nervous student sputtered out his answer to the teacher's question. "

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engine noun

/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

Illustration down

down noun

/daʊn/

A negative aspect; a downer.

"The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "

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broken verb

/ˈbɹəʊkən/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."