wreckage (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/
Definition
The remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed, especially a vehicle, building, or ship.
Examples
Investigators sifted through the plane's wreckage to determine the cause of the crash.
The old factory was reduced to a pile of twisted metal and concrete wreckage after the explosion.
Divers explored the sunken wreckage of the ancient ship, hoping to find artifacts.
How to Use wreckage
- the wreckage of (prepositional phrase)
- the remains of a specific destroyed object — "They found the wreckage of the old fishing boat washed ashore."
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