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Fatigue

fəˈtiːɡ

Fatigue definitions
noun
fatigue fatigues
  1. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

    "he was nearly dead with fatigue"

    • a reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged activity

      "buccinator and orbicularis oris muscles showing signs of fatigue"

    • a lessening in one's response to or enthusiasm for something, caused by overexposure

      "votes were showing signs of election fatigue"

  2. weakness in metal or other materials caused by repeated variations of stress

    "metal fatigue"

  3. menial non-military tasks performed by a soldier, sometimes as a punishment

    "we're on cookhouse fatigues, sir"

    menial work drudgery chores donkey work
    • a group of soldiers ordered to do menial tasks
  4. loose clothing, typically khaki, olive drab, or camouflaged, of a sort worn by soldiers on active duty

    "battle fatigues"

    khakis camouflage clothing/gear
verb
fatigues fatiguing fatigued fatigue
  1. cause (someone) to feel exhausted

    "they were fatigued by their journey"

    tire tire out exhaust wear out drain make weary weary wash out tax overtax overtire jade make sleepy
    • reduce the efficiency of (a muscle or organ) by prolonged activity

      "different sensory fibres within the normal retina could be selectively fatigued"

  2. weaken (a metal or other material) by repeated variations of stress

    "the nails have become rusted through or fatigued"