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The correct spelling is wrecking.

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verb

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The correct spelling is wrecking. To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless. For example: "He wrecked the car in a collision."

Usage Examples

He wrecked the car in a collision.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
  2. 2.To ruin or dilapidate.
  3. 3.To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
  4. 4.To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is wrecked.
  2. 2.The taking of valuables from a shipwreck close to the shore.

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