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shipwreck

/ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/ noun · British & US
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What does shipwreck mean?

noun

The remains of a ship that has sunk or been wrecked, especially one that has been lost at sea. A ship that has been wrecked or sunk.

Example

"The shipwreck was discovered on the beach, its wooden hull battered and worn."

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