English Dictionary

rickety

/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/

adj

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure. / Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering. / Affected with or suffering from rickets.

The old wooden bridge was so rickety that we had to cross it one at a time.

意味（1）

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.

意味（2）

Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs.

意味（3）

Affected with or suffering from rickets.