Wrecker

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkər/

Definitions of wrecker

noun a person who engages in the illegal practice of removing valuable parts from wrecked vehicles or vessels

Example Sentences

A1 The wrecker towed away the broken down car.

A2 The wrecker driver helped clear the road after the accident.

B1 The wrecker company offers 24-hour emergency towing services.

B2 The wrecker operator carefully lifted the damaged vehicle onto the tow truck.

C1 The wrecker's job is to remove vehicles that are blocking traffic or causing hazards.

C2 The wrecker driver skillfully maneuvered the heavy machinery to safely remove the wreckage.

Examples of wrecker in a Sentence

formal The wrecker was called to remove the overturned truck from the highway.

informal I heard the wrecker is coming to tow away that old car in your driveway.

slang The wrecker showed up just in time to haul away the junked car.

figurative His reckless behavior acted as a wrecker in their friendship, causing irreparable damage.

Grammatical Forms of wrecker

• past tense: wrecked
• plural: wreckers
• comparative: more wrecking
• superlative: most wrecking
• present tense: wrecks
• future tense: will wreck
• perfect tense: have wrecked
• continuous tense: is wrecking
• singular: wrecker
• positive degree: wrecker
• infinitive: to wreck
• gerund: wrecking
• participle: wrecked

Origin and Evolution of wrecker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wrecker' originated from the Middle English word 'wreker' which was derived from the Old English word 'wrecan' meaning 'to drive out, punish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wrecker' evolved to refer to someone who salvages goods from a wrecked ship or someone who intentionally causes shipwrecks for personal gain.