What is the meaning of scavenge?

verb

  • Clean refuse from.
    • usage: "Scavenge a street"
  • Collect discarded or refused material.
    • usage: "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"
  • Feed on carrion or refuse.
    • usage: "hyenas scavenge"
  • Remove unwanted substances from.
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