Shipwreck and Wrack

Shipwreck

Shipwreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

Wrack and shipwreck are semantically related. in ruin topic. In some cases you can use "Wrack" instead the word "Shipwreck" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: shipwrecked

Wrack

Wrack verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Shipwreck and wrack are semantically related. You can use "Shipwreck" instead the word "Wrack" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wracked, wracking
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