Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Rusts.
How to pronounce rusts:
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Rusts - as a noun
A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant diseaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rusting8Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rust fungusHypernyms (Closely Related)
fungus10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strong reddish brown color.
Rusts - as an adjective satellite
Rusts - as a verb
Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
Example: "The metal corroded"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrode10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crumble13decay11dilapidate14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
Example: "The acid corroded the metal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrode10eat3Become coated with oxide
Example Sentences
"The old car rusts in the backyard."
"If left outside, metal quickly rusts."
"The metal railing rusts due to exposure to rain."
"The iron fence rusts over time."
"The abandoned ship slowly rusts away."
Word Game Points
Is RUSTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rusts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUSTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is RUSTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rusts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUSTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is RUSTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rusts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUSTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
