HyperDic: rusty

English > 4 senses of the word rusty:
ADJECTIVEallrustycovered with or consisting of rust
allrusty, rust, rust-brownof the brown color of rust
allrusty, out of practiceimpaired in skill by neglect
allrusty, hoaryancient
rusty > pronunciation
Soundsrah'stiy
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English > rusty: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCovered with or consisting of rust.
Examples
  • "a rusty machine"
  • "rusty deposits"
BroaderrustedHaving accumulated rust
Spanishherrumbroso, oxidado
Catalanoxidat, rovellat
Nounsrusta red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
rustinessthe condition of being coated or clogged with rust
English > rusty: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf the brown color of rust.
Synonymsrust, rust-brown
BroaderchromaticBeing or having or characterized by hue
Spanishherrumbroso
Nounsrusta red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
English > rusty: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningimpaired in skill by neglect.
Synonymout of practice
Broaderunskillednot having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency / proficiency
Spanishherrumbroso
Nounsrustinessineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice
English > rusty: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaningancient.
Synonymhoary
BroaderoldOf long duration
Spanishviejo
Catalanvell

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