wreck

UK
/rɛk/
US
/rɛk/

Translations

wrecknoun
wrecks
pl
UK
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US
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The divers explored the wreck of the ancient ship.
Водолазы исследовали обломки древнего корабля.
The train wreck caused a major delay in the schedule.
Крушение поезда вызвало значительную задержку в расписании.
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Авария автомобиля заблокировала шоссе на несколько часов.
Additional translations
wreckverb
wrecked
Past Simple
wrecked
Past Participle
wrecking
Gerund
UK
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US
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The storm will wreck the old barn.
Шторм разрушит старый сарай.
He managed to wreck the car in the accident.
Он умудрился разбить машину в аварии.
The scandal could wreck his career.
Скандал может погубить его карьеру.
Additional translations
wreckadjective
more wreck
Comp.
most wreck
Super.
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "wreck diving", "wreck site".

Definitions

wrecknoun
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed, especially a vehicle or ship.
Divers explored the wreck of the sunken ship.
A person who is in a very bad physical or mental condition.
After the marathon, he was a complete wreck.
An accident involving destruction or serious damage to a vehicle.
The highway was closed due to a major wreck.
wreckverb
To destroy or severely damage something.
The storm wrecked the small fishing village.
To cause a ship to sink or be destroyed at sea.
The captain feared the ship would wreck on the rocky shore.
To ruin or spoil something completely.
His careless remarks wrecked the negotiations.
wreckadjective
Relating to or involved with wrecks (especially sunken or ruined vehicles or vessels).
The team offers specialized wreck diving courses.