Meaning of the word "wrecking ball" in English
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wrecking ball
US /ˈrek.ɪŋ ˌbɔːl/
UK /ˈrek.ɪŋ ˌbɔːl/
Noun
1.
a heavy steel ball swung from a crane, used for demolishing buildings
Example:
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The old factory was brought down by a wrecking ball.
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You can hear the clang of the wrecking ball from blocks away.
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