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Derelict (Noun)

A ship abandoned on the high seas.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The coast guard spotted a derelict drifting aimlessly in the middle of the ocean.
As the storm subsided, the crew caught sight of a derelict in the distance, its sails torn and tangled.
After weeks at sea, the sailors stumbled upon a derelict, its cargo holds empty and its decks littered with debris.
The captain warned his crew to steer clear of the derelict, fearing it might be a hazard to navigation.
Rescue teams were sent to investigate the derelict, but they found no signs of its former crew on board.

A person without a home, job, or property.

Nouns denoting people.

The derelict sat on the sidewalk, rummaging through a nearby trash can for food.
Local charities and volunteer groups have collaborated to offer support services to the derelicts in the community.
Years of struggling with addiction had left him a derelict, losing everything he once had.
She was once a successful businesswoman but is now a derelict, struggling to make ends meet on the streets.
The small town tried to revamp its image, but the presence of the derelicts in the city center was still apparent.