storm-racked: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Damaged, battered, or severely affected by storms or tempestuous weather.
- Subjected to the violent effects of storms; weather-beaten.
Examples
BetaThe storm-racked village showed signs of destruction everywhere, with broken roofs and fallen trees.
The storm-racked village showed signs of destruction everywhere, with broken roofs and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, the storm-racked coastline was littered with debris and damaged boats.
After the hurricane, the storm-racked coastline was littered with debris and damaged boats.
The storm-racked ship limped into port, battered by waves and wind after days at sea.
The storm-racked ship limped into port, battered by waves and wind after days at sea.
- Marked by turmoil, conflict, or intense emotional disturbance; troubled.
Examples
BetaThe storm-racked relationship between the two siblings was finally mended after years of conflict.
The storm-racked relationship between the two siblings was finally mended after years of conflict.
Her storm-racked emotions were evident as she struggled to speak after the tragic news.
Her storm-racked emotions were evident as she struggled to speak after the tragic news.
The nation was left storm-racked after months of political unrest and protests.
The nation was left storm-racked after months of political unrest and protests.
Examples:
- EN: These seas may be cold and storm-racked but they're bursting with life.ES: Estos mares pueden ser fríos y ser azotados por tormentas pero están repletos de vida.ID: Lautan ini mungkin dingin dan punya badai yang berkecamuk... namun mereka penuh dengan kehidupan.
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