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How to pronounce moth-eaten in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms ratty, shabby, tatty
Type Words
Synonyms cold, dusty, stale


moth-eaten theories about race.
Type Words
Synonyms mothy


moth-eaten blankets.

Examples of moth-eaten

moth-eaten
I dare say some of my moth-eaten bovine ladies will appreciate it come February.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Not that Seacrest will show up any time an old moth-eaten red carpet is unrolled.
From the washingtonpost.com
If a lion were to approach, there are just us and a few moth-eaten mosquito nets.
From the guardian.co.uk
The audience of thirty sat in moth-eaten velvet armchairs covered by blankets.
From the theatlantic.com
What exactly are we afraid this moth-eaten island will do to America today?
From the newsweek.com
A moth-eaten black woollen cap covers a half-bald pate and stringy, flyaway, grey hair.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Smith pointed to a moth-eaten spot in an old wool rug, priced at $1,200.
From the denverpost.com
Winter moth damage appears in May with bound and eaten leaves.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The clothes the women receive are not worn-out, moth-eaten rejects from the backs of people's closets.
From the newsobserver.com