wreckage (Meaning)

Wordnet

wreckage (n)

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

Webster

wreckage (n.)

The act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked.

That which has been wrecked; remains of a wreck.

wreckage Sentence Examples

  1. The hurricane left a trail of wreckage in its wake, destroying homes and businesses alike.
  2. The wreckage of the plane was scattered across the remote mountainside, making rescue efforts difficult.
  3. The car accident left mangled wreckage strewn across the highway, blocking traffic.
  4. Archaeologists carefully excavated the wreckage of the ancient temple, hoping to uncover its secrets.
  5. The wreckage of the spacecraft plummeted toward Earth, posing a potential threat to life.
  6. The team of engineers meticulously examined the wreckage of the failed rocket, searching for clues to its cause.
  7. The mangled wreckage of the ship lay on the ocean floor, a somber reminder of the tragedy.
  8. The investigators examined the wreckage of the building, searching for evidence of foul play.
  9. The earthquake caused widespread devastation, leaving behind wreckage and rubble as far as the eye could see.
  10. The wreckage of the abandoned factory stood as a haunting testament to the passage of time.

FAQs About the word wreckage

the remaining parts of something that has been wreckedThe act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked., That which has been wrecked; remains of a wreck.

loss,devastation, destruction, havoc, extinction, demolition, ruin, desolation, ruination, wastage

rescue, building, erection, erection, rescue, construction,building, construction, raising, preservation

The hurricane left a trail of wreckage in its wake, destroying homes and businesses alike.

The wreckage of the plane was scattered across the remote mountainside, making rescue efforts difficult.

The car accident left mangled wreckage strewn across the highway, blocking traffic.

Archaeologists carefully excavated the wreckage of the ancient temple, hoping to uncover its secrets.