Zoeken
to scavenge
01
doorzoeken, afzoeken
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals
Transitive
Intransitive
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verwijderen, schoonmaken
remove unwanted substances from
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in afval rommelen, afval verzamelen
clean refuse from
04
doorzoeken, in deafvalsnuffelen
to search through discarded material or waste in order to find something usable or valuable
scavenge
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scavenger
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scavenger
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Voorbeeld
The beggarly family scavenged for scraps in the garbage bins.
Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs.
After the storm, residents scavenged for materials to repair their damaged homes.
The artist scavenged scrap metal from junkyards to create his sculptures.
The homeless man scavenged through the trash bins, hoping to find some food.
