wreckage

Meanings

• noun

  The remains of a ship, plane, or other vehicle after it has been destroyed or damaged and is no longer in use.

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Rhymes

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wreck , debris , apology , policy

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Variants

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wreckage , wreckages

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'wrecage', from 'wrec' meaning 'wreck' and 'age' meaning 'state'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known shipwreck is the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was later rediscovered and salvaged in 1961.

2. The term 'wreckage' is also used metaphorically to describe the remains of a broken relationship or a failed project.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maritime archaeology: The scientific study of underwater sites and artifacts related to ships and boats, including wreckage.

2. Shipwreck: A specific type of wreckage, referring to the remains of a ship that has sunk in a body of water.

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Culture

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In literature and art, wreckage often symbolizes destruction, chaos, and the passage of time. It can also represent the potential for new beginnings and the discovery of hidden treasures.

How to Memorize "wreckage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene of a shipwreck on a rocky shore. Visualize the debris scattered around, the twisted metal, and the waves crashing against the shore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wreckage' with the image of a destroyed vehicle or ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wreck Age' to remember the meaning of the word.

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