HyperDic: broken-backed

English > 3 senses of the word broken-backed:
ADJECTIVEallbroken-backedhaving the spine damaged
allbroken-backed(of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth
allbroken-backed, hogged(of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
English > broken-backed: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving the spine damaged.
Examples
  • "a broken-backed book"
  • "a broken-backed old horse"
Broaderdamagedharmed or injured or spoiled
English > broken-backed: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth.
Broaderunfitnot in good physical or mental condition
English > broken-backed: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaning(of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end.
Synonymhogged
CategoryshipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
Broaderconvex, bulgingcurving or bulging outward

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