raddled

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone or something that is worn out, broken down, or in a state of disrepair.

• 🇩🇪Abgenutzt, verbraucht oder in schlechtem Zustand; oft von Personen oder Dingen, die mitgenommen, heruntergekommen oder erschöpft wirken.

1. Worn out or dilapidated C2 formal british

   Describes something that has been used so much it is no longer in good condition or useful.

   • The raddled old chair collapsed under his weight.
   • They lived in a raddled cottage at the edge of the village.
   • The machinery was raddled after decades of constant use.

   🇩🇪Abgenutzt

   Synonyme: decayeddecrepitdilapidatedramshackleshabbytatteredworn-out

   Antonyme: pristinesoundsturdy

2. Showing signs of wear or suffering C2 formal british

   Describes a person whose appearance shows the effects of overwork, worry, or hardship.

   • His raddled face told the story of a hard life.
   • She looked raddled from years of caring for her sick husband.
   • The actor, once handsome, now appeared raddled and tired.

   🇩🇪Abgezehrt und mitgenommen

   Synonyme: careworndrawngaunthaggardravagedwearywornworn-out

   Antonyme: freshhealthyrestedrobustvigorousyouthful

• more raddled comparative form
• most raddled superlative form

An obsolete verb meaning to twist or interweave, or to mark with red ochre (especially in reference to sheep).

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung „zwirnen, verflechten oder verschlingen“ oder „mit roter Ockerfarbe markieren“ (besonders bei Schafen).

1. Twist or braid together C2 formal british

   To interlace or twist strands or parts together, forming a braided or woven structure.

   • The shepherd raddled the wool fibers to strengthen the yarn.
   • She raddled the ropes to create a secure knot.
   • The craftsman raddled the reeds to make a basket.

   🇩🇪Zusammenflechten

   Synonyme: braidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   Antonyme: separateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddle C2 formal british

   To apply a red ochre or similar pigment, often used for marking sheep or coloring materials.

   • The farmer raddled the sheep to identify them for the auction.
   • They raddled the fence posts with a protective red paint.
   • The artist raddled the canvas with earthy tones.

   🇩🇪Mit Rötel markieren

   Synonyme: reddleruddle

• raddled past participle
• raddled past simple
• raddling present participle
• raddles third person singular