noun
Uncommon
wrecking
Wrecking (noun) means the act of demolishing or salvaging something that has been destroyed. Example: “The wrecking of the old pier took most of the summer.”
noun
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The act of demolishing or salvaging something that has been destroyed.
"The wrecking of the old pier took most of the summer."
How to use wrecking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of tearing down or dismantling something ruined.
Common pairings
wrecking crew
wrecking ball
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Word forms
- Plural
- wreckings
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What does “wrecking” mean?
The word “wrecking” means the act of demolishing or salvaging something that has been destroyed. In plain terms, the process of tearing down or dismantling something ruined.
How do you use “wrecking” in a sentence?
Here is “wrecking” used in a sentence: “The wrecking of the old pier took most of the summer.”
What part of speech is “wrecking”?
“Wrecking” is a noun.
Is “wrecking” a common word?
“Wrecking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
