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.
ChatGPT
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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Numerology
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
They literally had to cut the pilots out of the wreckage.
Fortunately the engines are in good condition on the tail end, at the wreckage site and will allow for a thorough examination.
Kentucky Police Sgt. Dean Patterson:
This girl came out of the wreckage herself and found the closest residence and reported the plane crash, it's a miracle in a sense that she survived it, but it's tragic that four others didn't.
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.
The wreckage hadn't even been identified, let alone retrieved, tOTE had six months to file a limitation action. They should have waited to see if the wreckage would be found, which appears likely, and loved ones retrieved, rather than slapping the families with a lawsuit.
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- TrümmerGerman
- destrucciónSpanish
- romuFinnish
- décombreFrench
- reruntuhanIndonesian
- 残骸Japanese
- destroçosPortuguese
- руина, обломок, остатокRussian
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