Rickety
/rˈɪkəti/
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Definition
(adj) Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
Sentence Examples
The newborn giraffe stumbled around on rickety legs.
Tom carefully climbed up the rickety staircase.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old wooden bridge was so ____ that the hikers crossed it one at a time to avoid putting too much weight on it.