scavenger
noun
Pronunciation: ˈskævɪndʒər
Definition
An animal that feeds on dead organic matter, or a person who collects discarded items to reuse or sell.
Examples
Vultures are essential scavengers that help keep ecosystems clean by consuming animal carcasses.
The beach scavenger walked along the shoreline at dawn, hoping to find interesting shells or washed-up treasures.
In times of severe economic hardship, many people became urban scavengers, searching through refuse for scrap metal or food.
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