American English pronunciation

How to pronounce wrecks

IPA transcription: ['ɹɛks]

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Noun

  • a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

    “they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane”

  • something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

    “the house was a wreck when they bought it”

    “thanks to that quack I am a human wreck”

  • an accident that destroys a ship at sea

  • a ship that has been destroyed at sea

Verb

  • smash or break forcefully

    “The kid busted up the car”