Iron-sick

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Denoting ironwork that loose or corroded; said of a ship where the bolts and nails are so degraded with rust as to cause leaks.

Etymology

From iron + sick.

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