Unrust
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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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