Flotsam and Refuse

Flotsam

Flotsam noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
Usage example: the dispirited family picked through the flotsam of their possessions after the hurricane, looking for anything that could be salvaged
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Synonyms for Flotsam

Refuse and flotsam are semantically related. in rubbish topic. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a noun "Flotsam".

Refuse

Refuse noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up

Flotsam and refuse are semantically related. You can use "Flotsam" instead a noun "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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bad bad flotsam bad refuse
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