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Meaning of the word smash-up in English

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smash-up

US /ˈsmæʃ.ʌp/
UK /ˈsmæʃ.ʌp/
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Noun

1.

a violent collision, especially of vehicles

Example:
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There was a terrible smash-up on the highway this morning.
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The police are investigating the cause of the fatal smash-up.
Synonym:
collisioncrashwreckpile-upaccident
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