to wreck
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɛk/

Definition & Meaning of "wreck"in English

to wreck
01

to damage or destroy something severely

Transitive: to wreck sth
to wreck definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
wreck
3rd person singular
wrecks
Past simple
wrecked
Past participle
wrecked
Examples
The storm had the power to wreck houses along the coast.
Wreck
01

a sudden, damaging incident involving one or more vehicles

wreck definition and meaning
Examples
The highway was blocked after a car wreck.
02

someone who has suffered ruin or severe misfortune

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
wrecks
Examples
The veteran appeared as a wreck from years of hardship.
03

a ship that has been ruined or broken apart at sea

Examples
Divers explored the wreck of a 17th-century galleon.
04

something that has been ruined, damaged, or destroyed

Examples
His finances were a complete wreck following the failed investment.
05

a building or vehicle that has been badly damaged

What is a "wreck"?

A wreck is a vehicle, building, or other structure that has been badly damaged, often beyond repair. This term is used to describe objects that have been destroyed or severely harmed, typically due to an accident, collision, or disaster, and are no longer in a usable or safe condition. For example, a vehicle may be called a wreck if it has been heavily damaged in a crash, or a building may be considered a wreck if it has fallen into disrepair or been damaged to the point of being unsafe to occupy.

Examples
The abandoned car was a total wreck.
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