Home Repair And Maintenance

noun a reddish-brown color resembling that of iron oxide

adjective having a reddish-brown color resembling that of iron oxide; affected by rust

• The old pipes were covered in a layer of rusty corrosion.
• I found a rusty old bike in the garage that I want to fix up.
• His jump shot is so rusty, he needs to practice more.
• After years of neglect, her skills had become rusty and needed to be sharpened.

noun A type of drain auger specifically designed for use in plumbing.

• The plumber used a plumber's snake to clear the clog in the drain.
• The plumber's snake is the best tool for unclogging sinks.
• I had to bust out the plumber's snake to fix the toilet.
• Sometimes you need to use a plumber's snake to clear out the obstacles in your life.