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Meaning of wreckage
The primary meaning of the word "wreckage" refers to the remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed.
Etymology of wreckage
The word "wreckage" originates from the Old English and Old Norse words "wræc" and "rek" respectively, both meaning "something driven or cast away" or "reject"
Historically, the term was used to describe the remains of a ship that had been wrecked or destroyed, but its usage has since been extended to include other types of destruction or damage
Synonyms
debris
ruins
remnants
rubble
fragments
shards
splinters
remnants
hulks
shells
carcasses
wrecks
destruction
devastation
damage
demolition
destruction
carnage
mayhem
chaos
disaster
calamity
catastrophe
ravage
spoil
dilapidation
decay
deterioration
disintegration
collapse
downfall
breakdown
Definitions
- The remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged, especially a ship that has sunk
- * The state of being severely damaged or destroyed
Usage Examples
- The hurricane left a trail of wreckage in its wake
- * The salvage team searched the ocean floor for wreckage from the sunken ship
- * The building was reduced to wreckage after the fire
Antonyms
repair
restoration
renovation
rebuilding
reconstruction
recovery
revival
renewal
rejuvenation
preservation
conservation
protection
safety
security
intactness
wholeness
completeness
perfection
soundness
stability