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Definition of rusty - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
metalcovered with or affected by rust
- The old bicycle was rusty and hard to pedal.
2.
skillsimpaired by lack of recent practice
- His French is rusty after years of not speaking it.
3.
colorsreddish-brown in color
- She wore a rusty dress to the party.
4.
voicesounding croaky or rough
- After the concert, her voice was rusty from singing.
5.
plantaffected by rust fungus
- The farmer noticed his crops were rusty this season.
Expressions with rusty
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not as skilled as before from not practicing
My French is a bit rusty after years without practice.
become covered with rust
The old bicycle started to get rusty after being left in the rain.
having decreased German language skills from lack of use
After years without practice, her German is pretty rusty.
having the brown color of rust
The old fence had a rusty-brown hue.
brownish red, like oxidized metal
She bought a rusty-red scarf for winter.
nail covered with rust
The old fence was held together by a rusty nail.
skills that have deteriorated due to lack of use
After years away from painting, her rusty skills were evident.
medium-sized North American blackbird with rusty-edged feathers in fall
The rusty blackbird visits our pond every autumn.
Origin of rusty
Old English, rust (redness)
Terms with rusty included in their meaning
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rusty
not having done something for a long time
transportation
old, rusty vehicle in poor condition
decay
become rusty due to neglect
vehicles
old and rusty vehicle or machine
color
having a rusty or reddish-brown color
wildlife
large bird of prey with rusty coloration
corrosion
having a rusty or corroded quality
dog
medium-sized Hungarian hunting dog with a smooth rusty-gold coat
bird
medium-sized North American blackbird with rusty-edged feathers in fall
Examples of rusty in a sentence
Rusty pipes can lead to water contamination. My piano skills are rusty after a long break. Her driving was rusty after not being behind the wheel for years. The rusty leaves fell from the tree. His rusty hair shone in the sunlight. His rusty voice gave the song a unique charm.
The actor's voice was rusty after the long rehearsal. Rusty leaves covered the infected rose bush. The gardener removed several rusty plants.
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- French:rouillé, couleur rouille, ...
- German:rostig, eingerostet, ...
- Italian:arrugginito, rossiccio, ...
- Spanish:oxidado, falto de práctica, ...
- Portuguese:enferrujado, destreinado, ...
- Chinese:生锈的, 生疏的, ...
- Japanese:錆びた, 鈍った, ...
- Arabic:صَدِئٌ, غير متقن, ...
- Hebrew:חָלוּד, חוּם חֲלוּדָה, ...
- Russian:ржавый, запущенный, ...
- Ukrainian:іржавий, забутий, ...
- Hindi:जंग लगा, कच्चा, ...
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