Roadworn

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Worn out by long travel on roads, or (figurative) in a damaged or depleted state due to constant or prolonged usage or exertion.

    "Now that they were close, Lirith could see the vehicles were more than a little roadworn: wood cracked, gilt peeled, and dust flecked sun-faded paint."

Example

More examples

"Now that they were close, Lirith could see the vehicles were more than a little roadworn: wood cracked, gilt peeled, and dust flecked sun-faded paint."

Etymology

From road + worn.

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