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Rustiness Definition & Meaning

rustiness
noun
  1. the condition of being coated or clogged with rust
  2. ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice; "his rustiness showed when he was asked to speed up"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rustiness mean?
the condition of being coated or clogged with rust ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice; "his rustiness showed when he was asked to speed up"
What part of speech is rustiness?
Rustiness is a noun.
How many definitions does rustiness have?
Rustiness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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