boneshaker
- noun
- /ˈboʊnˌʃeɪkər/
- Archaic
:
carro viejo
- Riding a vintage boneshaker can be an uncomfortable experience due to its lack of suspension.
Examples
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He had to brace himself on the old boneshaker as it rattled along the uneven road.
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This definition is quickly being knocked down in steampunk dialogues, for it excludes many literary works that are considered steampunk, like Boneshaker, Leviathan, Girl Genius, Clockwork Heart, and Alchemy of Stone.
Blog text (22) -
In the late 1800s, many people used a boneshaker to navigate the bumpy streets of their towns.
Synonyms
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6.1
An old car in bad condition that often breaks down
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5.2
An old car that is worn out and often breaks down
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8.1
A vehicle that is old, noisy and often breaks down
An old noisy car that often breaks down
An old car or machine that is very rusty and in poor condition
Antonyms
How Comfortable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Boneshaker is a word made from bone and shake, first used as a joking name for early bicycles and carts that jolted riders so much they felt their 'bones' shake. So today a boneshaker means an old, shaky vehicle that is uncomfortable to ride.