OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 36381

rickety

/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
enclenque
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder.
She now knew every article Mrs Dibble had to sell, and the large part of the stock that was unsaleable by reason of its damaged state. Customers turned away from rickety chairs, st…