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Definition: Meaning of, wreck in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɛk /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
wreck wrecked wrecked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
wrecking wrecks
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  1. spoil to completely spoil something so that it cannot continue in a successful way [=  ruin]
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  2. damage to damage something such as a building or vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired
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  3. destroy a ship if a ship is wrecked, it is badly damaged and sinks
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wreck wrecks
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  1. car/plane a car, plane, or train that has been damaged very badly, especially in a crash
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  2. ship a ship that has sunk [=  shipwreck]
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  3. person informal someone who is very nervous, tired, or unhealthy
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  4. accident American English an accident involving cars or other vehicles [=  crash]
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  5. place a place that is very untidy
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  6. old car informal an old car that is in a very bad condition
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wreck used in phrases

  • train wreck (noun)
    1. anything that is a complete disaster
    2. collision or serious accident in which a train is badly damaged
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