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rust

/rʌst/

rust out

Translations

rustnoun

rusts

ржавчина

The old car was covered in rust.

Старый автомобиль был покрыт ржавчиной.

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rustverb

rusted

Past Simple

rusted

Past Participle

rusting

Gerund

/rʌst/

ржаветь

The old bicycle began to rust after being left in the rain.

Старый велосипед начал ржаветь после того, как его оставили под дождем.

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rustadjective

/rʌst/

Used attributively to denote the reddish-brown colour (e.g. "a rust sweater").

Definitions

rustnoun

A reddish-brown flaky coating of iron oxide that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air.

The old bicycle was covered in rust after being left outside for years.

A fungal disease affecting plants, characterized by reddish or brownish spots on the leaves and stems.

The farmer was concerned about the rust spreading through his wheat fields.

A reddish-brown color resembling the color of rust.

She chose a rust-colored sweater to match the autumn leaves.

A decline or impairment in skill or performance resulting from inactivity or lack of practice.

After months without playing competitively, the team had to shake off the rust.

rustverb

To form rust; to oxidize, especially iron or steel.

The old bicycle began to rust after being left out in the rain for weeks.

To deteriorate or become impaired through lack of use or practice.

Her piano skills began to rust after she stopped taking lessons.

rustadjective

Of a reddish-brown colour; rust-coloured.

They chose a rust sofa to complement the earth-tone decor.