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wrecker

noun wreck·er \ˈre-kər\

: a truck that takes away cars that are damaged or not working

: someone or something that destroys something

Full Definition of WRECKER

a : one that searches for or works on the wrecks of ships (as for rescue or for plunder)

: one that wrecks; especially : one whose work is the demolition of buildings

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WRECKER Defined for Kids

noun wreck·er \ˈre-kər\

: a truck for removing wrecked or broken-down vehicles

: a person who wrecks something

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