adj
rusted
adj
1
Corroded by rust; having developed a coating of oxidized metal.
"The rusted hinges screeched every time the door opened."
"They found a rusted old lock buried in the garden."
How to Use Rusted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has visibly corroded, usually metal left out in damp conditions.
Common pairings
rusted metal
rusted-out car
badly rusted
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