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debris

/dɪˈbriː/ noun · British & US
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What does debris mean?

noun

Remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up, such as a building or a vehicle. Pieces of rock or earth that have been broken off from a cliff or mountain.

Example

"The cleanup crew had to navigate through the debris left behind by the tornado."

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