Pronunciation: /ˈskævɪndʒ/
noun an act of searching for and collecting discarded items or leftovers
A1 The raccoon went out to scavenge for food in the trash cans.
A2 The homeless man survived by scavenging for items in the city streets.
B1 Vultures are known to scavenge for food by feeding on dead animals.
B2 The archaeologist discovered ancient tools used for scavenging in the desert.
C1 The scavenging behavior of certain species helps maintain ecological balance.
C2 The scavenging habits of hyenas play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
verb to search for and collect discarded items or leftovers
A1 The raccoon scavenged for food in the trash cans.
A2 The homeless man scavenged through the dumpster for useful items.
B1 The hyenas scavenged the remains of the lion's kill.
B2 The archaeologists scavenged the desert for ancient artifacts.
C1 The survivors scavenged what they could from the wreckage of the plane.
C2 The pirates scavenged the abandoned ship for treasure.
formal The hyenas scavenge for food in the savannah.
informal We can scavenge for some snacks in the kitchen.
slang Let's go scavenging for some cool stuff at the flea market.
figurative She had to scavenge through her memories to find the answer.
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