wrecker

English

/ˈɹɛkɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person or company that dismantles old or wrecked vehicles or other items, to reclaim useful parts. (Australia)
  • One who break breaks up situations, events.
  • A tow truck.
  • A mooncusser.
  • In the Soviet Union, someone accused of the formal charge of wrecking, that is, undermining the state in intangible ways.

Etymology

Suffix from English wreck.

Origin

English

wreck

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