Also means
decayed (of wood)
Usage Note
morsch specifically describes wood or material weakened by rot, as in ein morscher Ast (a rotten branch). It implies crumbling fragility, so a morsche Brücke is dangerous to cross.
Examples
"Der morsche Balken gab unter dem Gewicht nach."
Natural Translation
The rotten beam gave way under the weight.
Literal Translation
The rotten beam gave under the weight after.

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