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Meaning of the word wreck in English

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wreck

US /rek/
UK /rek/
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Noun

1.

the destruction or damaging of something

Example:
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The storm caused a lot of wreck along the coast.
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The car was a complete wreck after the accident.
Synonym:
ruindestructiondevastationdamagedemolition
2.

a ship or aircraft that has been destroyed or sunk

Example:
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Divers explored the sunken wreck.
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The old fishing boat became a wreck after years of neglect.
Synonym:
shipwreckderelicthulk
3.

a person who is physically or mentally exhausted or in a very bad state

Example:
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After working 16 hours, I was a complete wreck.
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The stress of the job turned him into a nervous wreck.
Synonym:
exhaustedshatteredworn outruineddestroyed

Verb

1.

destroy or severely damage (a vehicle, building, or other structure)

Example:
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The explosion wrecked the entire building.
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He accidentally wrecked his new car.
Synonym:
destroyruindemolishshattersmash
2.

cause (a ship) to be wrecked

Example:
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The storm wrecked the ship on the rocks.
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Poor navigation can easily wreck a vessel.
Synonym:
shipwreckstrandrun aground
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wrecking ball