Definition of wear and tear Wear and tear
We found 4 definitions of wear and tear from 4 different sources.
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What does wear and tear mean?
WordNet
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| wear and tear - decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use | ||
| depreciation | ||
| financial loss loss of money or decrease in financial value | ||
| non-cash expense an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash | ||
| straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation (accounting) a method of calculating depreciation by taking an equal amount of the asset's cost as an expense for each year of the asset's useful life | ||
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Wiktionary 
- wear and tear (Noun)
damage or depreciation resulting from ordinary use.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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wear and tear
The decay and deterioration of the hull, spars, sails, ropes, and other stores of a ship in the course of a voyage.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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wear and tear
Said of military stores which have been worn out in service; as, the equipments were rendered useless by the wear and tear of service.
