"broken-backed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more broken-backed [comparative], most broken-backed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} broken-backed (comparative more broken-backed, superlative most broken-backed)
  1. Having a broken back.
    Sense id: en-broken-backed-en-adj-MZxVZTFB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 21 24 15
  2. (nautical, of a ship) Drooping at each end because of a damaged spine. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-broken-backed-en-adj-aL06pof4 Topics: nautical, transport
  3. Decrepit, weakened.
    Sense id: en-broken-backed-en-adj-cWBZnzgZ
  4. (military) Of a war or warfare: continuing after the main force has been destroyed or significantly weakened, for example after a devastating nuclear strike. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-broken-backed-en-adj-zP19PEwx Topics: government, military, politics, war

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