wreck|ing

wreck|ing
wreck|ing «REHK ihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the act or business of a wrecker.
2. the act or business of salvaging a wreck or wrecks.
–adj.
1. used for or having to do with salvaging a wreck or wrecks: »

a wrecking crane, a wrecking operation.

2. engaged in salvaging a wreck or wrecks: »

a wrecking company.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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