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Definition wreck in British English

wreck noun

[countable] noun
/rek/
1

a ship that has sunk

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1.1

an occasion on which a ship sinks

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2

something that has been badly damaged, especially a car, plane, or train that has been in an accident

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2.1

a building or car that is in a bad condition and needs a lot of work

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3

someone who looks or feels very ill or tired

Example

She felt an absolute wreck.

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4

a crash

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Definition wreck in British English