Scrap and Wreck

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Scrap

Scrap noun - An unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value.

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Wreck and scrap are semantically related. (North American) in trash topic. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead the word "Scrap" as a noun or a verb. informal substitute

Nearby Words: scrape, scrappy, scraped, scrapped, scraping

Wreck

Wreck noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.

Usage example: found the wreck of the ship lying on the floor of the ocean

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Scrap and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scrap" instead the word "Wreck" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

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How words are described

old	old scrap	old wreck
complete	complete scrap	complete wreck
actual	actual scrap	actual wreck
massive	massive scrap	massive wreck
Other adjectives: flaming.

Common collocations

people	scrap people	wreck people
system	scrap system	wreck system
time	scrap time	wreck time
plan	scrap plan	wreck plan
Other words: building, game, ship, plans, ships.

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