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Rostlaube — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jalopy noun An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
  • shed noun A small, simple structure used for storage or shelter, usually in a garden or yard.

Senses

Rostlaube is used for these senses in English:

  • jalopy (US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.
  • rustbucket (slang) An old, neglected vehicle, usually a car, a freighter, or a truck.
  • shed (British, derogatory, informal) An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.

shed — full definition

  1. noun A small, simple structure used for storage or shelter, usually in a garden or yard.
  2. verb To let something fall away or come off naturally, such as skin, hair, leaves, or tears.
  3. verb To give off or release something, such as light or unwanted weight.

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