shipwreck — the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up on rocks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up on rocks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɪprek/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan became a complete shipwreck after discovering the new donut shop.
- The treasure hunters found gold coins in the 16th-century shipwreck.
- His presentation was a total shipwreck when the PowerPoint crashed.
shipwreck
NOUN[/ˈʃɪprek/]
the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up on rocks
💡 Concept
the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up on rocks
🎵 Rhyme
On the shipwreck's deck, he cranes his neck for help!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈʃɪprek/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈʃɪprek/
🌳Etymology
Rootship + wreck
🎵Rhyme
wreckdeckneckcheck
wreck
deck
neck
check
🔗Collocations
ancient shipwreck
shipwreck survivor
explore a shipwreck
shipwreck site
underwater shipwreck
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan became a complete shipwreck after discovering the new donut shop.”
“The treasure hunters found gold coins in the 16th-century shipwreck.”
😄 Fun example
“His presentation was a total shipwreck when the PowerPoint crashed.”
“Marine archaeologists study shipwrecks to learn about ancient civilizations.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wreckwreckagesunken shipmaritime disaster
Antonyms
safe voyagesuccessful journey
Related
maritimenauticalvesseldebrissalvageunderwater
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