Definition of broken

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Broken (v. t.) Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish..

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Stub :: Stub (n.) The short blunt part of anything after larger part has been broken off or used up; hence, anything short and thick; as, the stub of a pencil, candle, or cigar..
Heave :: Heave (v. i.) To rise and fall with alternate motions, as the lungs in heavy breathing, as waves in a heavy sea, as ships on the billows, as the earth when broken up by frost, etc.; to swell; to dilate; to expand; to distend; hence, to labor; to struggle..
Rugged :: Rugged (n.) Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road..
Abrupt :: Abrupt (a.) Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places..
Broken :: Broken (v. t.) Ruined financially; incapable of redeeming promises made, or of paying debts incurred; as, a broken bank; a broken tradesman..
Contrite :: Contrite (a.) Thoroughly bruised or broken.
Cullet :: Cullet (v. t.) Broken glass for remelting.
Whimper :: Whimper (v. i.) To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain; as, a child whimpers..
Canaster :: Canaster (n.) A kind of tobacco for smoking, made of the dried leaves, coarsely broken; -- so called from the rush baskets in which it is packed in South America..
Hack :: Hack (v. i.) To cough faintly and frequently, or in a short, broken manner; as, a hacking cough..
Split :: Split (v. i.) To be broken; to be dashed to pieces.
Hold :: Hold (n. i.) Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.
Chip :: Chip (n.) A fragment or piece broken off; a small piece.
Vicious :: Vicious (a.) Not well tamed or broken; given to bad tricks; unruly; refractory; as, a vicious horse..
Heart-whole :: Heart-whole (a.) With unbroken courage; undismayed.
Indissoluble :: Indissoluble (a.) Incapable of being rightfully broken or dissolved; perpetually binding or obligatory; firm; stable, as, an indissoluble league or covenant..
Bevile :: Bevile (n.) A chief broken or opening like a carpenter's bevel.
Cliffy :: Cliffy (a.) Having cliffs; broken; craggy.
Confragose :: Confragose (a.) Broken; uneven.
Heartbroken :: Heartbroken (a.) Overcome by crushing sorrow; deeply grieved.
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