broken-backed
- s having the spine damaged
a broken-backed book
a broken-backed old horse - s (of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth
- s (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
broken-down
- s in deplorable condition
a broken-down fence - s not in working order
had to push the broken-down car
a broken-down tractor fit only for children to play on
broken-field
- s varying in direction suddenly and frequently
broken-field running