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wreckage

noun

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Meaning

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The broken pieces and remains of something that has been destroyed, like a ship or a building.

Example Sentence

The ship sank, and only a small amount of wreckage washed ashore the next day.

Usage Note

Used to describe the scattered remnants of something that has been destroyed, often in accidents, disasters, or conflicts, to convey a sense of loss and damage.