Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rack-and-ruin
phrase
/ˌræk.ənˈruː.ɪn/
Definition
A state of decay or deterioration; something that has fallen into disrepair.
Examples
- The old factory had fallen into rack-and-ruin after years of abandonment.
- His once beautiful garden was now in rack-and-ruin, overrun with weeds and broken fences.
Meaning
The term ‘rack-and-ruin’ describes a condition where something has suffered severe neglect or has deteriorated significantly, often used to refer to buildings, objects, or places that have become dilapidated.
Synonyms
- dilapidation
- decay
- destruction
- ruin
