rust
NOUNADJECTIVEVERB
/rəst/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH R
rust is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1U1S1T1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =4 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 8TRIPLE WORD → 12
MEANING
What does rust mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
The formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
A plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi.
BROADER
NARROWER
4
A red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture.
BROADER
RELATED
ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Of the brown color of rust.
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid.
“The pipes rusted”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid.
“The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Become coated with oxide.
BROADER
AT THE BOARD