wrecking
/ˈrɛkɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing destruction or ruin.
- The wrecking ball swung into the side of the building.
- A wrecking crew arrived early in the morning.
- The storm had a wrecking effect on the coastal town.
noun
- The act of destroying or severely damaging something, especially a building or vehicle.
- Wrecking cars for scrap metal is a dangerous job.
- The wrecking of the old factory took three weeks.
- They hired a crew for the wrecking of the condemned bridge.
- The business or activity of salvaging materials from demolished buildings or wrecks.
- Wrecking yards are full of reusable metal and parts.
- She learned wrecking from her father, who tore down old barns.
- His family has been in the wrecking business for generations.
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