scavenge

US /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

UK /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

1.

search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste

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People often scavenge for food in the dump.

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They had to scavenge for parts to repair the old machine.

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forage rummage hunt search collect

2.

(of an animal) search for food

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The bears came out of hibernation to scavenge for berries.

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Vultures often scavenge on carrion.

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forage feed prey on