What is the meaning of wreck?

noun

  • Something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation.
    • usage: "the house was a wreck when they bought it"; "thanks to that quack I am a human wreck"
  • An accident that destroys a ship at sea.
  • A serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles. )
    • usage: "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane"
  • A ship that has been destroyed at sea.

verb

  • Smash or break forcefully.
    • usage: "The kid busted up the car"
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