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:

Example:
The danger of shipwreck is much greater in fog.

Verb

1.

to make someone suffer a shipwreck:

Example:
They were shipwrecked off the coast of Newfoundland.
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