Pronunciation: /ˈrʌsti/
noun a reddish-brown color resembling that of iron oxide
A1 I found an old rusty key in the drawer.
A2 The rusty gate creaked as I opened it.
B1 The rusty pipes in the basement need to be replaced.
B2 The rusty car had been abandoned in the field for years.
C1 The rusty anchor was no longer safe to use on the boat.
C2 The rusty metal was slowly corroding in the salty sea air.
adjective having a reddish-brown color resembling that of iron oxide; affected by rust
A1 The old bike in the garage has a rusty chain.
A2 The gate was difficult to open because the hinges were rusty.
B1 The abandoned car had a rusty exterior and flat tires.
B2 The rusty pipes in the basement needed to be replaced to prevent leaks.
C1 The rusty old shipwreck lay at the bottom of the ocean, untouched for centuries.
C2 Despite its rusty appearance, the antique car still ran smoothly after being restored.
formal The old pipes were covered in a layer of rusty corrosion.
informal I found a rusty old bike in the garage that I want to fix up.
slang His jump shot is so rusty, he needs to practice more.
figurative After years of neglect, her skills had become rusty and needed to be sharpened.
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