Wreckage (Noun)
Meaning
The remaining parts of something that has been wrecked; "they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Emergency responders were called to the scene to search through the wreckage of the plane crash.
- The storm left a trail of wreckage along the coast, with debris scattered everywhere.
- Forensic experts examined the wreckage of the car to determine the cause of the fatal accident.
- The divers carefully explored the underwater wreckage of the old ship, looking for artifacts and treasures.
- After the earthquake, rescue teams sifted through the wreckage of the collapsed building to find trapped survivors.