Rickety (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder felt a little wobbly"; "the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stairs creaked noisily underfoot, their rickety steps threatening to collapse at any moment.
- She hesitated to climb the rickety ladder, fearing it might not hold her weight.
- The old wooden bridge was rickety and swayed ominously in the strong winds.
- After years of neglect, the rickety fence surrounding the property was on the verge of collapse.
- The rickety porch creaked ominously under the children's playful feet, causing their parents to worry about safety.
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Meaning 2
Affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets; "rickety limbs and joints"; "a rachitic patient".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- After a childhood of malnutrition, she was left with rickety limbs and joints that ached in cold weather.
- Rachitic patients often require specialized treatment to strengthen their bone structure and alleviate symptoms.
- Years of vitamin D deficiency had taken its toll on the child, leaving him with a rickety frame and a perpetual limp.
- Her rickety knee made it difficult to keep up with her friends on hikes through the mountains.
- The undernourished boy's rachitic condition made it hard for him to participate in school sports and activities.