Battered
Definition
(adj) Damaged by repeated use or wear
Examples
“The ship returned to port with its battered hull after battling a storm.”
“I found my battered notebook under the couch.”
“Her battered sneakers still had mud on them.”
“We sat in a battered booth by the window.”
“After ten years in his toolbox, the battered wrench barely worked.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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