WRECKING
- the occupation of salvaging wrecked objects [n WRECKINGS] / WRECK, to cause the ruin of [v]
- Cause the destruction of (a ship) by sinking or breaking up
- Involve (someone) in such a wreck
- Cause the destruction of a ship in order to steal the cargo
- the act of wrecking, also WRECKAGE [n -S]
- Suffer or undergo shipwreck
- Destroy or severely damage (a structure or vehicle)
- Spoil completely
- Engage in breaking up badly damaged vehicles, demolishing old buildings, or similar activities to obtain usable spares or scrap