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rusted

/ˈrʌstɪd/

rusted out

rustedpast participle

/ˈrʌstɪd/

Used as a past-participle adjective; rarely graded.

Translations

ржавый

The old bicycle was completely rusted.

Старый велосипед был полностью ржавым.

Additional translations

покрытый ржавчиной

заржавевший

Definitions

Covered with or affected by rust, typically referring to metal that has oxidized and turned a reddish-brown color.

The rusted gate creaked loudly as it swung open.

Impaired or deteriorated through lack of use or practice, often used metaphorically.

His rusted skills in playing the piano were evident after years of not practicing.

Synonyms

rustverb

rusted

Past Simple

rusted

Past Simple

rusted

Past Participle

rusting

Gerund

/rʌst/

Translations

ржаветь

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

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

Additional translations

заржаветь

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rustnoun

Definitions

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.

rustadjective

Definitions

Of a reddish-brown colour; rust-coloured.

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

rustproper noun

Definitions

A systems programming language that focuses on safety, speed and concurrency.

Rust has become popular for developing reliable and efficient software.