broken-backed

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Synonyms: broken backed

Antonyms: broken backed

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Adjective

1. Having a broken [[back]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical|of a ship}} [[drooping|Drooping]] at each end because of a damaged [[spine]].
3. [[decrepit|Decrepit]], [[weakened]].
4. {{lb|en|military}} Of a [[war]] or [[warfare]]: continuing after the main force has been destroyed or significantly weakened, for example after a devastating [[nuclear]] [[strike]].

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