About The Word Broken-backed
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Broken-backed
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What's The Definition Of Broken-backed?
[adj] (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
[adj] having the spine damaged; "a broken-backed book"; "a broken-backed old horse" [adj] (of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth Synonyms | Synonyms for Broken-backed: bulging | convex | damaged | hogged | unfit Related Terms | Find terms related to Broken-backed: See Also | Broken-backed In Webster's Dictionary \Bro"ken-backed`\, a.
1. Having a broken back; as, a broken-backed chair.
2. (Naut.) Hogged; so weakened in the frame as to droop at
each end; -- said of a ship. --Totten.
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