raddled

• Adjetivo que describe a alguien o algo deteriorado, gastado o en mal estado por el uso o la edad, o a una persona de aspecto desgastado o envejecido.

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

1. Worn out or dilapidatedC2formalbritish

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

   Deteriorado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdecayeddecrepitdilapidatedramshackleshabbytatteredworn-out

   Antónimospristinesoundsturdy

2. Showing signs of wear or sufferingC2formalbritish

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

   Demacrado, ajado por el esfuerzo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscareworndrawngaunthaggardravagedwearywornworn-out

   Antónimosfreshhealthyrestedrobustvigorousyouthful

• Verbo que significa retorcer o entrelazar algo, o marcar o señalar con almagre u ocre rojo, especialmente ovejas. También puede referirse a tejer o trenzar de manera laxa.

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

1. Twist or braid togetherC2formalbritish

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

   Trenzar o entrelazar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbraidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   Antónimosseparateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddleC2formalbritish

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

   Marcar con almagre

   • 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.

   Sinónimosreddleruddle