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wreck

/wrek/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does wreck mean?

noun, verb

A ship or boat that has been damaged or destroyed, especially by collision or storm. To cause something to be damaged or destroyed, especially by collision or storm.

Example

"The ship was a wreck after hitting the iceberg."

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