Scrapyard: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrapyard
[ ˈskræpˌjɑrd ]
recycling, collection
A scrapyard is an area where various types of scrap metal and waste materials are collected, sorted, and sometimes processed for recycling. It is commonly found in industrial areas and serves as a resource for salvaging valuable materials from discarded items.
Synonyms
junkyard, salvage yard, wrecking yard.
Examples of usage
- He found a rare part for his car at the local scrapyard.
- The company uses the scrapyard to collect old machinery for recycling.
- Many artists visit the scrapyard to find unique materials for their sculptures.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrapyard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ferro-velho
🇮🇳 स्क्रैपयार्ड
🇩🇪 Schrottplatz
🇮🇩 tempat rongsokan
🇺🇦 скрап-ярд
🇵🇱 złomowisko
🇯🇵 スクラップヤード
🇫🇷 casse automobile
🇪🇸 chatarrería
🇹🇷 hurda yeri
🇰🇷 스크랩 야드
🇸🇦 ساحة الخردة
🇨🇿 šrotoviště
🇸🇰 šrotovisko
🇨🇳 废料场
🇸🇮 odpadniška dvorišče
🇮🇸 skrapgarður
🇰🇿 скрап алаңы
🇬🇪 სკრეპი
🇦🇿 sökülmə yeri
🇲🇽 chatarrería
Etymology
The term 'scrapyard' combines two words: 'scrap' and 'yard'. The word 'scrap' originates from the Old Norse word 'skrap', meaning 'rubbish' or 'waste'. It has been in use in English since the 15th century to describe discarded materials. The addition of 'yard' refers to an open area where activities take place, typically used for storage or a specific purpose. Scrapyards became more prominent during the Industrial Revolution when the demand for recycled materials grew. They serve as important hubs for the collection and recycling of metal and other materials, benefiting both the economy and the environment by reducing waste and conserving resources.