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broiler pan
broke (1)
broke (2)
broken
Broken Arrow
Broken Bay
broken chord
broken consort
broken-down
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broken-down
bro·ken-down


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not working: damaged or not working
a broken-down old machine
2. dilapidated: in very poor condition
a broken-down house
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