shipwreck
/ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/
verb
- To cause a ship to be destroyed or lost at sea.
- They were shipwrecked on a deserted island for two weeks.
- A hidden reef can shipwreck even the most careful captain.
- The hurricane shipwrecked three fishing boats near the island.
- To ruin or destroy something completely.
- Her addiction shipwrecked her relationships with family.
- The scandal shipwrecked his political career.
- Bad weather shipwrecked our vacation plans.
noun
- The destruction or loss of a ship at sea, usually by sinking or being broken apart.
- The museum has a model of a famous shipwreck from the 18th century.
- Divers explored the remains of a shipwreck off the coast of Florida.
- The old sailor told stories of a terrible shipwreck during a storm.
- A ruined or destroyed ship that remains underwater or on shore.
- The shipwreck is now a popular spot for scuba diving.
- Treasure hunters searched the shipwreck for gold coins.
- The shipwreck lay half-buried in the sand for decades.
- Something that has been completely ruined or destroyed, like a person's life or plans.
- Her emotional shipwreck left her unable to trust anyone.
- After losing his job, his career was a total shipwreck.
- The project turned into a shipwreck when funding ran out.