Broken-backed
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Broken-backed is an adjective meaning Having a broken back.
Meaning
Having a broken back.
More Meanings
- (nautical, of a ship) Drooping at each end because of a damaged spine.
- Decrepit, weakened.
- (military) Of a war or warfare: continuing after the main force has been destroyed or significantly weakened, for example after a devastating nuclear strike.
Synonyms for broken-backed
Depending on context, synonyms include convex, damaged, unfit, bulging, hogged.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include damaged, bulging, unfit, convex, hogged, swaybacked.
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