shipwrecks (Meaning)
shipwrecks
the destruction or loss of a ship, a wrecked ship, to destroy (a ship) by driving ashore or sinking, an irretrievable loss or failure, ruin, a wrecked ship or its parts, to cause to experience shipwreck, to destroy (a ship) by grounding or foundering
Synonyms & Antonyms of shipwrecks
shipwrecks Sentence Examples
- The storm's fury shattered the ship, leaving it a twisted wreckage on the jagged rocks.
- Archeologists discovered a sunken shipwreck dating back centuries, providing insights into ancient maritime trade.
- The coastline was littered with shipwrecks, a grim testament to the treacherous waters.
- The shipwrecked sailors clung to a piece of timber, desperately hoping for rescue.
- The insurance company refused to cover the shipwreck, citing negligence on behalf of the captain.
- The old mariner shared tales of shipwrecks he had witnessed, his voice filled with awe and sorrow.
- Tourists flocked to the underwater shipwreck museum, marveling at the preserved artifacts and coral encrusted hulls.
- Legends spoke of a lost shipwreck filled with untold treasure, sparking dreams of adventure and fortune.
- Environmentalists raised concerns about the damage caused by shipwrecks to marine ecosystems.
- The shipwreck served as an artificial reef, attracting a diverse array of marine life and providing shelter from predators.
FAQs About the word shipwrecks
the destruction or loss of a ship, a wrecked ship, to destroy (a ship) by driving ashore or sinking, an irretrievable loss or failure, ruin, a wrecked ship or i
disasters, catastrophes, failures, disappointments, frosts, fiascoes, debacles, lemons, flops, clinkers
successes, phenomena, winners, blockbusters, hits, crackerjacks, phenomenons, corkers, dandies,smashes
The storm's fury shattered the ship, leaving it a twisted wreckage on the jagged rocks.
Archeologists discovered a sunken shipwreck dating back centuries, providing insights into ancient maritime trade.
The coastline was littered with shipwrecks, a grim testament to the treacherous waters.
The shipwrecked sailors clung to a piece of timber, desperately hoping for rescue.
