broken-backed en · ADJ
Meanings
- Having a broken back.
- (of a ship) Drooping at each end because of a damaged spine.
- Decrepit, weakened.
- Of a war or warfare: continuing after the main force has been destroyed or significantly weakened, for example after a devastating nuclear strike.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most broken-backed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more broken-backed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |