Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust
them. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
2. Fig.: To impair by time and inactivity. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
rust — sb., en … Dansk ordbog
Rust — ist der Name folgender Orte: Rust (Burgenland), eine Freistadt (Stadt mit eigenem Statut) im Burgenland, Österreich Rust (Baden), eine Gemeinde im Ortenaukreis, Baden Württemberg, Deutschland Rust im Tullnerfeld, eine Katastralgemeinde der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
rust — /rust/, n. 1. Also called iron rust. the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation. 2. any film or coating on metal caused … Universalium
Rust — Rust, n. [AS. rust; akin to D. roest, G. & Sw. rost, Icel. ry[eth]; named from its color, and akin to E. red. [root]113. See {Red}.] 1. (Chem.) The reddish yellow coating formed on iron when exposed to moist air, consisting of ferric oxide or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rust — [rust] n. [ME < OE, akin to Ger rost < IE base * reudh ,RED] 1. the reddish brown or reddish yellow coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, as during exposure to air and moisture: it consists mainly of ferric oxide, Fe2O3, and ferric… … English World dictionary
Rust — Rust, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rusted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rusting}.] [AS. rustian.] 1. To contract rust; to be or become oxidized. [1913 Webster] If gold ruste, what shall iron do? Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Our armors now may rust. Dryden. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rust — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Rust Ciudad de Austria Ubicación • Latitud 47° 48 N … Wikipedia Español
rust — rust; rust·i·ly; rust·i·ness; rust·proof·er; … English syllables
rust — [n] corrosion blight, corruption, decay, decomposition, dilapidation, mold, oxidation, rot, wear; concepts 309,720 rust [v] corrode decay, decline, degenerate, deteriorate, oxidize, stale, tarnish, wither; concept 469 … New thesaurus
rust — ► NOUN 1) a reddish or yellowish brown flaky coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture. 2) a fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches. 3) a reddish… … English terms dictionary
