Definition of wreck

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Wreck (v. t.) To destroy, disable, or seriously damage, as a vessel, by driving it against the shore or on rocks, by causing it to become unseaworthy, to founder, or the like; to shipwreck..

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Castaway :: Castaway (n.) One who, or that which, is cast away or shipwrecked..
Bewreck :: Bewreck (v. t.) To wreck.
Shipwreck :: Shipwreck (n.) The breaking in pieces, or shattering, of a ship or other vessel by being cast ashore or driven against rocks, shoals, etc., by the violence of the winds and waves..
Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on..
Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) The ruins of a ship stranded; a ship dashed against rocks or land, and broken, or otherwise rendered useless, by violence and fracture; as, they burned the wreck..
Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) Goods, etc., which, after a shipwreck, are cast upon the land by the sea..
Wreckage :: Wreckage (n.) That which has been wrecked; remains of a wreck.
Naufrage :: Naufrage (n.) Shipwreck; ruin.
Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) Destruction or injury of anything, especially by violence; ruin; as, the wreck of a railroad train..
Wrack :: Wrack (n.) Wreck; ruin; destruction.
Wreckage :: Wreckage (n.) The act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked..
Naufragous :: Naufragous (a.) causing shipwreck.
Loss :: Loss (v. t.) Destruction or diminution of value, if brought about in a manner provided for in the insurance contract (as destruction by fire or wreck, damage by water or smoke), or the death or injury of an insured person; also, the sum paid or payable therefor; as, the losses of the company this year amount to a million of dollars..
Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) The destruction or injury of a vessel by being cast on shore, or on rocks, or by being disabled or sunk by the force of winds or waves; shipwreck..
Wrecker :: Wrecker (n.) A vessel employed by wreckers.
Hoveler :: Hoveler (n.) One who assists in saving life and property from a wreck; a coast boatman.
Wreck-master :: Wreck-master (n.) A person appointed by law to take charge of goods, etc., thrown on shore after a shipwreck..
Swamp :: Swamp (v. t.) Fig.: To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.
Shipwreck :: Shipwreck (n.) Fig.: Destruction; ruin; irretrievable loss.
Smash :: Smash (n.) A breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck.
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