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rustiness

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rust·y  (rst)
adj. rust·i·er, rust·i·est
1. Covered with rust; corroded.
2. Consisting of or produced by rust.
3. Of a yellowish-red or brownish-red color.
4. Working or operating stiffly or incorrectly because of or as if because of rust.
5. Weakened or impaired by neglect, disuse, or lack of practice.

rusti·ly adv.
rusti·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rustiness - the condition of being coated or clogged with rust
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
2.rustiness - ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice; "his rustiness showed when he was asked to speed up"
awkwardness, clumsiness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness, slowness - unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
Translations
rustiness [ˈrʌstɪnɪs] N
1.herrumbre f, lo aherrumbrado
2. (fig) → falta f de práctica
rustiness
nRostigkeit f; (fig)eingerostete Kenntnisse pl (→ of in +dat)


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And though now nailed amidst all the rustiness of iron bolts and the verdigris of copper spikes, yet, untouchable and immaculate to any foulness, it still preserved its Quito glow.
The audience took up the cry, the dogs barked more excitedly, and five minutes of hilarity delayed the turn which, when at last started, was marked by rustiness and erraticness on the part of the dogs and by great peevishness on the part of Wilton Davis.
There were red, coppery gleams on the roofs of houses, on the corners of walls, on the panels of carriages, on the very coats of the horses, and on the broad back of Mr Verloc's overcoat, where they produced a dull effect of rustiness.
 
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