Meaning of the word shipwreck in English
What does shipwreck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shipwreck
US /ˈʃɪp.rek/
UK /ˈʃɪp.rek/
Noun
1.
an accident in which a ship is destroyed or sunk at sea, especially by hitting rocks, or a ship that has been destroyed or sunk in such an accident:
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The danger of shipwreck is much greater in fog.
Verb
1.
to make someone suffer a shipwreck:
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They were shipwrecked off the coast of Newfoundland.
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