Wrecker: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrecker

[ ˈrɛkər ]

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vehicle

A person who is involved in causing damage to vehicles or property, especially by deliberately causing accidents or collisions.

Synonyms

destroyer, saboteur, vandal

Examples of usage

The wrecker was arrested for intentionally causing the car crash.
The wrecker was hired to tow away the damaged vehicle.

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ship

A vessel or person that salvages or recovers a wrecked ship or its cargo.

Synonyms

reclaimer, rescuer, salvager

Examples of usage

The wrecker helped to salvage the sunken ship.
The wrecker crew recovered valuable cargo from the wreck.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrecker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guincho

🇮🇳 विध्वंसक

🇩🇪 Abschleppwagen

🇮🇩 truk derek

🇺🇦 евакуатор

🇵🇱 holownik

🇯🇵 レッカー車

🇫🇷 dépanneuse

🇪🇸 grúa

🇹🇷 çekici

🇰🇷 견인차

🇸🇦 شاحنة سحب

🇨🇿 odtahovka

🇸🇰 odťahovka

🇨🇳 拖车

🇸🇮 vlečna služba

🇮🇸 dráttarbíll

🇰🇿 эвакуатор

🇬🇪 evakuator

🇦🇿 evakuator

🇲🇽 grúa

Word origin

The word 'wrecker' originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German 'wrak', meaning 'wreck'. Initially used to refer to someone who caused wrecks or destroyed property, the term evolved to also include those who salvage wrecks. Over the years, 'wrecker' has maintained its dual meaning in relation to causing damage and salvaging wreckage.