rust through

Frequency: 6.15.2 per million words

for rust to create a hole in something

rustVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

through

Examples (10)

  • The old bicycle frame had begun to rust through in several places.
  • If you don't protect the metal, it will eventually rust through.
  • The constant moisture caused the iron gate to rust through.
  • We noticed the car's chassis was starting to rust through after years of exposure to salt.
  • Neglecting the repair allowed the pipes to rust through and leak.
  • The thin sheet metal began to rust through within a year.
  • Without proper maintenance, garden tools are prone to rust through.
  • The coastal air accelerated the process, making the railings rust through quickly.
  • We had to replace the entire fence because the posts had rusted through at the base.
  • The structural integrity was compromised as the beams began to rust through.