raddled

• Adjectif désignant quelque chose ou quelqu'un d'usé, abîmé, délabré ou en mauvais état, souvent par l'âge ou l'épreuve.

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.

   Usé jusqu'à la corde

   • 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.

   Synonymesdecayeddecrepitdilapidatedramshackleshabbytatteredworn-out

   Antonymespristinesoundsturdy

2. Showing signs of wear or sufferingC2formalbritish

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

   Marqué, usé par les épreuves

   • 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.

   Synonymescareworndrawngaunthaggardravagedwearywornworn-out

   Antonymesfreshhealthyrestedrobustvigorousyouthful

• Verbe désuet signifiant tordre ou entrelacer, ou marquer à l'ocre rouge (notamment les moutons).

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.

   Tresser ou entrelacer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbraidentwineintertwineinterweavelaceplaittwinewattleweave

   Antonymesseparateunbraidunraveluntwistunweave

2. Mark or paint with raddleC2formalbritish

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

   Marquer au rouge

   • 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.

   Synonymesreddleruddle