shipwreck (Meaning)
shipwreck (n)
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
an irretrievable loss
an accident that destroys a ship at sea
shipwreck (v)
ruin utterly
suffer failure, as in some enterprise
cause to experience shipwreck
destroy a ship
shipwreck (n.)
The breaking in pieces, or shattering, of a ship or other vessel by being cast ashore or driven against rocks, shoals, etc., by the violence of the winds and waves.
A ship wrecked or destroyed upon the water, or the parts of such a ship; wreckage.
Fig.: Destruction; ruin; irretrievable loss.
shipwreck (v. t.)
To destroy, as a ship at sea, by running ashore or on rocks or sandbanks, or by the force of wind and waves in a tempest.
To cause to experience shipwreck, as sailors or passengers. Hence, to cause to suffer some disaster or loss; to destroy or ruin, as if by shipwreck; to wreck; as, to shipwreck a business.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shipwreck
shipwreck Sentence Examples
- The fierce storm wreaked havoc, leaving the mighty vessel a shipwreck upon the unforgiving shore.
- The survivors of the shipwreck huddled together, their faces etched with fear and uncertainty.
- The sunken shipwreck was a testament to the perils of the treacherous sea.
- The marine archaeologists meticulously explored the depths, documenting the remnants of an ancient shipwreck.
- The ghost ship, its hull shattered and masts broken, drifted as a shipwreck through the mist-covered waters.
- The remnants of the shipwreck provided valuable insights into the shipbuilding techniques of a bygone era.
- The salvage divers risked their lives to recover artifacts from the watery depths of the shipwreck.
- The wreckage of the shipwreck served as a maritime graveyard, a final resting place for countless lives.
- The lighthouse keeper stood watch over the treacherous coastline, warning ships of the impending shipwreck.
- The shipwreck became a symbol of both tragedy and resilience, a testament to the indomitable spirit of seafarers.
FAQs About the word shipwreck
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The fierce storm wreaked havoc, leaving the mighty vessel a shipwreck upon the unforgiving shore.
The survivors of the shipwreck huddled together, their faces etched with fear and uncertainty.
The sunken shipwreck was a testament to the perils of the treacherous sea.
The marine archaeologists meticulously explored the depths, documenting the remnants of an ancient shipwreck.
