wrecks

[US]/rɛks/
[UK]/rɛks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of wreck; sunken ship or severely damaged vehicle; person severely injured physically or mentally; vehicle or building in very poor condition
v.third person singular of wreck; to destroy or ruin something; to cause a ship to suffer an accident or sink

Phrases & Collocations

wrecks havoc

wrecks cars

wrecks lives

wrecks ships

wrecks homes

wrecks plans

wrecks dreams

wrecks relationships

wrecks memories

wrecks buildings

Example Sentences

the storm wrecks havoc on the coastal towns.

several ships wrecked during the fierce storm.

the car wrecks were scattered across the highway.

he wrecked his chances of winning the game.

the earthquake wrecked many buildings in the city.

they found the wrecks of ancient ships underwater.

her careless driving wrecked the family car.

the wrecks of the old factory were finally demolished.

the movie depicts the wrecks of a forgotten civilization.

his reckless behavior wrecked their friendship.

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