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(sometimes comparative) Having been broken in to seat the parts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: adjective, error-misspelling, not-comparable, participle, usually
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- The engine should be well broken in before its heavy working life begins.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: run in
Antonyms: none provided
past participle of break in
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
tamed or trained to obey
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a horse broken to the saddle
- this old nag is well broken in
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: broken
Antonyms: none provided
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