wreck meaning and definition

WRECK noun

Definition of wreck (noun)

1. 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"
2. an accident that destroys a ship at sea
   • synonyms: shipwreck
3. a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
   • "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane"
   • synonyms: crash
4. a ship that has been destroyed at sea

WRECK verb

Definition of wreck (verb)

1. smash or break forcefully
   • "The kid busted up the car"
   • synonyms: bust up, wrack