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scavenged

 

[ ˈskæv.ɪnʤd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

searching for materials

To scavenged means to search for and collect discarded items or materials, typically to reuse or repurpose them. This action is often associated with animals searching for food or people looking for useful objects in waste.

Synonyms

forage, glean, rummage

Examples of usage

  • The raccoon scavenged through the trash bin.
  • After the storm, the volunteers scavenged for supplies.
  • They scavenged old metal for their art project.

Translations

Translations of the word "scavenged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garimpado

🇮🇳 खुदाई किया हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgegraben

🇮🇩 dikumpulkan

🇺🇦 здобутий

🇵🇱 zbierany

🇯🇵 scavenged

🇫🇷 récupéré

🇪🇸 recogido

🇹🇷 toplanmış

🇰🇷 채집된

🇸🇦 تم جمعه

🇨🇿 sebraný

🇸🇰 zbieraný

🇨🇳 拾取的

🇸🇮 zbrano

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жиналған

🇬🇪 შეგროვებული

🇦🇿 t toplana

🇲🇽 recogido

Etymology

The word 'scavenge' originates from the late Middle English word 'scavenger', derived from the Old French 'escovengeor', which means 'one who collects refuse'. The root comes from the medieval Latin 'excavare', meaning 'to empty out' or 'to dig out', which relates to the idea of searching through debris or waste. Historically, scavenging was often seen as a task for those in lower social classes or for certain animals. Over time, however, the term has evolved to include a broader range of meanings, encompassing not only the act of searching for food but also the collecting of various materials that might be reused. In modern times, scavenging has also taken on an environmental connotation, relating to recycling and sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,846 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.