What does scavenging mean?
The act of searching for and gathering useful or valuable things, especially from a place where they have been discarded or left behind. This can be done in a systematic or haphazard manner.
Example
"The children were scavenging for cans and bottles in the recycling bin to collect money for a charity."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.