Scrapheap (Noun)
Meaning 1
An accumulation of refuse and discarded matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
Pile of discarded metal.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The old car was sent to the scrapheap after years of faithful service.
- The scrapheap in the junkyard was a treasure trove for DIY enthusiasts.
- The company's failed project was destined for the scrapheap, a costly mistake.
- The artist created a stunning sculpture from materials salvaged from the scrapheap.
- The scrapheap was a graveyard for machines that had outlived their usefulness.