wreckage
Translation
wreckage, debris, ruins
Examples
They searched the wreckage for survivors.
They searched the wreckage for survivors.
Grammar Patterns
the wreckage of (sth.) the remains of (sth.) that has been destroyed They found the wreckage of the plane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: debris, ruins, remains
Etymology
From the word 'wreck' plus the suffix '-age', which denotes a collection or result of something.
Memory Tips
The 'wreckage' is the result of a 'wreck'. Picture the scattered pieces after a plane crash.