wreckage
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/ · UK /ˈrekɪdʒ/
wreckage means: The broken pieces left after a vehicle, building, or other thing has been badly damaged.
noun
DAMAGED REMAINSB2
The broken pieces left after a vehicle, building, or other thing has been badly damaged.
- The road was covered in wreckage.
- Rescuers searched the wreckage for survivors.
- They found the plane's wreckage in the mountains.
Questions about wreckage
What does wreckage mean?
The broken pieces left after a vehicle, building, or other thing has been badly damaged.
What is wreckage in other languages?
Türkçe: enkaz · Español: restos · Français: débris · Deutsch: Trümmer · Italiano: rottami · 日本語: 残骸
How do you pronounce wreckage?
In American English /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/; in British English /ˈrekɪdʒ/.
How do you use wreckage in a sentence?
The road was covered in wreckage. Rescuers searched the wreckage for survivors.
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