wear and tear
Gradual normal damage
Wear and tear is the gradual damage that results from ordinary use over time.
It applies to physical objects—The carpet showed normal wear and tear—and extends to bodies and minds: Years of stress took their wear and tear.
The phrase typically implies expected deterioration rather than abuse or neglect, often relevant in lease agreements and warranties.
Worn until transparent
- tatteredRipped and worn out
- raggedWorn to shreds
- frayedUnraveled at edges
- unraveledCame undone or solved
shredded · ripped · torn · holes · pilling · snagging · laddered · bald
Decline in condition
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- erosionGradual wearing away
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- damageHarm or impairment
breakdown · dilapidation · attrition · depreciation · impairment · ravages · weathering · oxidation
Resistance to wear
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- serviceAid or maintenance
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
workload · overuse · handling · upkeep · replacement · longevity · reliability · resilience
threadbare
Worn until transparent
unraveled · shredded · ripped · torn · holes · pilling · snagging · laddered · bald · bare
degradation
Decline in condition
damage · breakdown · dilapidation · attrition · depreciation · impairment · ravages · weathering · oxidation · rust
durability
Resistance to wear
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- serviceAid or maintenance
- maintenancePreserving working condition
mileage · workload · overuse · handling · upkeep · replacement · longevity · reliability · resilience · hardiness
patina
Surface film from aging
faded · discolored · yellowed · cracked · peeling · tarnished · dulled · aged · timeworn · battle-scarred
- depreciationdepreciation, straight line, straight-line, vehicle depreciation, accelerated
- leasinglease agreement, tenant, lease term, lease terms, rent
- Move-out termsfinal inspection, security deposit, deposit return, cleaning fee, damage assessment
- tenancytenant, tenancy, lease agreement, landlord, tenancies
- car problemsflat tire, dead battery, engine light, check engine, brake failure
- erosionerosion, beach erosion, river erosion, soil erosion, glacial erosion
wear and tearmint condition
Perfect, unused state
like new · brand new · preservation · immaculate · maintenance
wear and tearimpact damage
Harm from sudden force
accidental damage · trauma · collision damage · vandalism · manufacturing defect
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