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broken-down

Syllabification: (bro·ken-down)
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Definition of broken-down

adjective

[attributive]
  • worn out and dilapidated by age, use, or ill-treatment:a broken-down car
  • (of a machine or vehicle) not functioning due to a mechanical failure.
  • (of a horse) with serious damage to the legs, in particular the tendons, caused by excessive strain.

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