scrapyard

UK
/ˈskreɪp.jɑːd/
US
/ˈskreɪp.jɑrd/

Translations

scrapyardnoun
scrapyards
pl
UK
/ˈskreɪp.jɑːd/
US
/ˈskreɪp.jɑrd/
He found an old bicycle at the scrapyard.
Он нашел старый велосипед на свалке.
The car was sent to the scrapyard after the accident.
Машина была отправлена на металлолом после аварии.
Additional translations
Synonyms
wrecking yard
scrap yard
auto salvage
salvage yard
scrapyardadjective
UK
/ˈskræp.jɑːd/
US
/ˈskræp.jɑrd/
Used attributively to describe things related to or characteristic of a scrapyard; relational, not usually compared.

Definitions

scrapyardnoun
A place where scrap metal is collected, stored, and sometimes processed for recycling.
The old car was taken to the scrapyard to be dismantled and recycled.
A location where discarded or obsolete vehicles, machinery, and other metal items are kept.
He found a rare car part at the local scrapyard.
scrapyardadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a scrapyard.
Scrapyard prices have increased dramatically over the past year.