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Definition wreckage in American English

wreckage noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/ˈrekɪdʒ/
1

the parts of a vehicle or building that remain after it has been severely damaged

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The pilot was trapped in the wreckage for almost seven hours.

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2

the destruction of someone's relationship, life, hopes, etc.

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Definition wreckage in American English