Meaning of broken-backed in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   broken-backed

   Definitions

   1. having the spine damaged

   Examples

   • « a broken-backed book »
   • « a broken-backed old horse »

   Synonyms

   • damaged
2. 2. (of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth

   Synonyms

   • unfit
3. 3. (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end

   Synonyms

   • convex
   • bulging