26984 words

fatigue

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
extreme tiredness:

Examples:

suffer from fatigue She was suffering from fatigue.
2
weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:

Examples:

metal fatigue The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
3
a loose, brownish-green uniform worn by soldiers:
4
work such as cleaning or cooking, done by soldiers, often as punishment:

Examples:

on fatigues Get dressed right now or you'll find yourself on fatigues.
5
to make someone extremely tired:

Examples:

The journey had fatigued him.
6
the condition of being extremely tired:

Examples:

The doctor said he was suffering from fatigue and work-related stress.

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