wreckage
Translation
wreckage, debris, ruins
Examples
They searched the wreckage for survivors.
They searched the wreckage for survivors.
Wreckage from the plane was found in the sea.
Wreckage from the plane was found in the sea.
Grammar Patterns
the wreckage of ((sth.)) the wreckage of the ship
Similar Words
Synonyms: debris, ruins, remains
Etymology
From 'wreck' + the suffix '-age', which denotes a collection.
Memory Tips
Think of wreckage as the collection ('-age') of pieces from a 'wreck'.