What does wreckage mean?
Definitions for wreckage
ˈrɛk ɪdʒwreck·age
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word wreckage.
Princeton's WordNet
wreckagenoun
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
"they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors"
Wiktionary
wreckagenoun
Something wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something wrecked.
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wreckage
Wreckage refers to the remnants or remains of something that has been severely damaged or destroyed, such as a ship, building, vehicle or other structures. It often includes pieces scattered as a result of a crash, explosion, or natural disaster.
Webster Dictionary
Wreckagenoun
the act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked
Wreckagenoun
that which has been wrecked; remains of a wreck
Wikidata
Wreckage
Wreckage is the first album by British DJ/producer Overseer. Most of its tracks have been featured in an advertisement, film, video game, trailer, or television show.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
wreckage
Spars, rigging, or goods floating about after a wreck.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wreckage in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wreckage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of wreckage in a Sentence
People, children are under the wreckage, atrocity ! How much longer will the world be an accomplice ignoring terror ?
People, children are under the wreckage. Atrocity !
( They) rushed to the spot where they observed the wreckage of a military helicopter engulfed in flames, rescue teams from the local administration in the vicinity reached the site and attempted to recover the survivors.
While no wreckage from the missing aircraft has yet been found, preparations are being made so a recovery operation can be mobilized quickly and effectively when needed.
Villagers found the wreckage, measuring about 2 metres wide and 3 metres long (6.6 by 9.8 feet).
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- TrümmerGerman
- destrucciónSpanish
- romuFinnish
- décombreFrench
- reruntuhanIndonesian
- 残骸Japanese
- destroçosPortuguese
- руина, обломок, остатокRussian
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