broken-backed

• Termo que descreve algo estruturalmente fraco, danificado ou sem sustentação; usado literalmente para objetos com a estrutura quebrada ou curvada e, metaforicamente, para argumentos, planos ou organizações frágeis e inconsistentes.

An old-fashioned term describing something that is structurally weak, damaged, or lacking support; often used metaphorically for a flawed argument or plan.

1. Having a damaged spineC1formalmedical

   Describes a person or animal whose spine has been injured or is structurally unsound.

   com a coluna lesionada

   • The old dog was broken-backed and could barely walk.
   • After the accident, the horse was found to be broken-backed.
   • The vet diagnosed the cat as broken-backed due to a fall.

2. Horse with fused back bonesC2formalmedical

   A condition in a horse where the vertebrae of the back are fused together by a bony growth, often causing stiffness.

   Cavalo com vértebras fundidas

   • The veterinarian confirmed the horse was broken-backed, a common issue in older equines.
   • A broken-backed horse may require special care and limited riding.
   • The condition of being broken-backed can be detected through X-rays.

3. Ship weakened and saggingC2formaltechnical

   A ship that has been structurally compromised, often due to heavy seas or grounding, causing it to sag at the bow and stern.

   Quilha quebrada

   • The broken-backed ship was towed into port for repairs.
   • After the storm, the vessel was found broken-backed and listing.
   • The old wreck was broken-backed, its hull sagging dangerously.

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