wrecker
|wreck/er|
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/ˈrɛkər/
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/ˈrɛkə/
(wreck)
destroyed or ruined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrecker' originates from the Old English word 'wreccan,' where 'wreccan' meant 'to drive out or exile.'
Historical Evolution
'wreccan' transformed into the Middle English word 'wrecche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrecker.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive out or exile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that wrecks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that wrecks, especially a vehicle used to tow away damaged cars.
The wrecker arrived to tow the broken-down car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45