Unrust

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove rust from a metal object. uncommon

    "Miss Mattie started a roaring fire, and everyone hung up the wet clothes while the cat played, tea water boiled, and the king planned how to unrust his knights."

Example

More examples

"Miss Mattie started a roaring fire, and everyone hung up the wet clothes while the cat played, tea water boiled, and the king planned how to unrust his knights."

Etymology

From un- + rust.

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