Wreck
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛk/
Wreck (noun)
- a car, ship, or plane that is badly damaged or destroyed.
- a building or structure that is in very bad condition.
- a person who is very tired or upset.
Examples
- The car was a total wreck after the accident.
- They found the wreck of the old truck by the roadside.
Common collocations: car wreck, total wreck, building wreck, ancient wreck, emotional wreck
Wreck (verb)
- to damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
- to cause a ship to sink or be destroyed.
Examples
- The storm wrecked the small village.
- They wrecked the old barn during the renovation.