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RAMSHACKLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ramshackle mean? 

RAMSHACKLE (adjective)
  The adjective RAMSHACKLE has 1 sense:

1. in deplorable conditionplay

  Familiarity information: RAMSHACKLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RAMSHACKLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In deplorable condition

Synonyms:

bedraggled; broken-down; derelict; dilapidated; ramshackle; tatterdemalion; tumble-down

Context example:

a tumble-down shack

Similar:

damaged (harmed or injured or spoiled)


 Context examples 


From the beginning there had been an ancient and ramshackle cabin.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)

Next, he saw a narrow alley, between ramshackle frame buildings.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)



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