wreck
Translation
wreck, ruin, mess
Examples
The ship was a wreck after the storm.
The ship was a wreck after the storm.
He was a nervous wreck after the exam.
He was a nervous wreck after the exam.
Grammar Patterns
a wreck of (sth.) a destroyed vehicle or building The car was a wreck of twisted metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruin, debris, mess
Etymology
From Old English 'wræc' meaning 'misery, something driven', related to 'wrecan' (to drive, punish).
Memory Tips
Think of a car 'wrecker' truck that tows away a car 'wreck'.