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Meaning of "wrecking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WRECKING

wrecking  [ˈrekɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WRECKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wrecking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WRECKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wrecker

Wrecker, The Wrecker or Wrecking may refer to: ▪ A vehicle used to tow away broken-down cars, see tow truck ▪ Wrecking, a synonym for demolition, and related meanings: ▪ A person who participates in sabotage ▪ A person who conducts a sexual affair with another married person, sabotaging the partner's marriage, often called a homewrecker ▪ Wrecking, a crime of industrial or economic sabotage ▪ Wrecking, a person or ship used for hauling away material from shipwrecks, whether lawfully or unlawfully, especially where foundered near to shore...

Definition of wrecking in the English dictionary

The definition of wrecking in the dictionary is the act of causing the destruction of a ship, vehicle, building etc. Other definition of wrecking is the act of completely spoiling something.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WRECKING


banking
ˈbæŋkɪŋ
booking
ˈbʊkɪŋ
breaking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
checking
ˈtʃekɪŋ
clicking
ˈklɪkɪŋ
cooking
ˈkʊkɪŋ
drinking
ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ
fucking
ˈfʌkɪŋ
king
kɪŋ
making
ˈmeɪkɪŋ
networking
ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ
parking
ˈpɑːkɪŋ
ranking
ˈræŋkɪŋ
rubbernecking
ˈrʌbəˌnekɪŋ
smoking
ˈsməʊkɪŋ
speaking
ˈspiːkɪŋ
sucking
ˈsʌkɪŋ
taking
ˈteɪkɪŋ
talking
ˈtɔːkɪŋ
thinking
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WRECKING

wreather
wreathless
wreathlike
wreathy
wreck
wreckage
wrecked
wrecker
wreckfish
wreckful
wrecking ball
wrecking bar
wrecking crane
wreckmaster
Wrekin
wren
wrench
wrencher
wrenchingly
wrest

WORDS THAT END LIKE WRECKING

attacking
backing
blocking
cracking
docking
hacking
in the making
kicking
knocking
lacking
licking
locking
mocking
overclocking
packing
picking
rocking
shocking
stocking
trafficking
trucking

Synonyms and antonyms of wrecking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WRECKING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wrecking» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of wrecking

Translation of «wrecking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WRECKING

Find out the translation of wrecking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wrecking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wrecking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

失事
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

demolición
570 millions of speakers

English

wrecking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Wrecking
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحطيم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вредительство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

demolição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাঙ্গা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

démolition
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menghancurkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Abriss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

破壊
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공포
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wrecking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự sửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீர்செய்வதாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wrecking
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yıkım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

demolizione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozbiórka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шкідництво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

demolari
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ναυαγίων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verwoesting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wrecking
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wrecking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wrecking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WRECKING»

The term «wrecking» is very widely used and occupies the 19.744 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WRECKING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wrecking

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRECKING»

Discover the use of wrecking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wrecking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's ...
A tribute to the largely uncredited studio musicians who dominated the music scene in the 1960s and 1970s discusses their artistic achievements and rivalries while tracing the careers of such musicians as Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye.
Kent Hartman, 2013
2
Wrecking Crew: The Really Bad News Griffith Park Pirates
But this escapade was different. When these men donned their team uniforms, the old obsessions started to fade and something incredible began to happen. This is the unforgettable story of the Griffith Park Pirates.
John Albert, 2007
3
Wrecking Crew
From the bestselling author of Enforcer Wrecking Crew takes you into the heart of the Bandidos, and the outlaw biker world, through the eyes, fists and boots of Caesar Campbell, founding member of the Bandidos in Australia and the club's ...
Caesar Campbell, Donna Campbell, 2011
4
Hal Blaine and the Wrecking Crew
This updated bestselling autobiography spotlights Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and drummer extraordinaire Hal Blaine and his remarkable life experiences.
Hal Blaine, David Goggin, David M. Schwartz, 2010
5
Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860: Reality and Popular Myth
Shows how the image of Cornish wreckers as villains deliberately luring ships on to the rocks is a myth.
Cathryn Pearce, 2010
6
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Ruined Government, ...
The author of the best-selling What's the Matter with Kansas? examines the consequences of several decades of deliberate and lucrative conservative misrule, revealing how Washington has been remade into a world of economic disparity, ...
Thomas Frank, 2009
7
99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality Is Wrecking the World and ...
He offers a common-sense guide to bringing about a society that works for everyone: the 100 percent. This is a struggle that can be won. After all, the odds are 99 to 1 in our favor.
Chuck Collins, 2012
8
The Wrecking Light
This is a book of considerable grandeur and sweep that confirms Robertson as one of the most arresting and powerful poets at work today.
Robin Robertson, 2011
9
How the Granola-Crunching, Tree-Hugging Thug Huggers Are ...
WARNING: This book is not for the faint of heart; some of the revelations here are shocking. This is a wake-up call for Canadians, by the country's most experienced broadcaster, a man with his finger on the pulse of the country he loves.
Lowell Green, 2013
10
Who Swings the Wrecking Ball?: Working on a Building Site
This book presents the variety of fascinating jobs found on a construction site, from demolition experts to iron workers.
Mary Meinking, Mary Chambers, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRECKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wrecking is used in the context of the following news items.
1
It's hard not to adore Anne Hathaway after watching her perform …
... faced Emily Blunt, her costar in "The Devil Wears Prada," in a performance of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" that came across as effortlessly fun and carefree. «Business Insider, Apr 15»
2
Anne Hathaway Masters Lip Sync Version Of Miley Cyrus's …
... for her role in 'Les Miserables', but this week she proved her comedic chops are still intact, with a stunning lip sync rendition of Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball'. «Huffington Post UK, Apr 15»
3
The Wrecking Crew is a brisk, undramatic portrait of unsung musical …
The history of the music industry is written by the winners. But that doesn't mean all its winners have had a hand in that history. Denny Tedesco, director of the ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Mar 15»
4
Iconic wartime US factory saved from wrecking ball
Iconic wartime US factory saved from wrecking ball. Michigan plant made famous by 1940s American heroine Rosie the Riveter to be turned into a museum. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 14»
5
Like a Wrecking Ball: In Defense of Miley
Updated February 21, 2014: 5 p.m. EST.: A previous version of this blog contained sections about a sibling whose privacy the author worried was being violated. «Huffington Post, Jan 14»
6
Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball' written in session meant for Beyoncé
The songwriter who penned Miley Cyrus's 'Wrecking Ball' has commented on ... A rep for Skarbek told Radar: "Wrecking Ball' was not written for Beyoncé. «Digital Spy UK, Jan 14»
7
Is Miley's 'Adore You' Music Vid Raunchier Than 'Wrecking Ball'?
Miley Cyrus took to Instagram this weekend to give fans an inside look at her music video for "Adore You," in anticipation of its December 26 release date. «Extra, Dec 13»
8
'Wrecking Ball' YouTuber Steve Kardynal Receives Gift From Miley …
For his chat roulette video, Steve Kardynal lip synced Cyrus' emotional song “Wrecking Ball.” The best part of the video is that Kardynal actually swung from a ... «The Inquisitr, Dec 13»
9
London Grammar's 'Wrecking Ball' Cover Cuts Down The Destruction
The sweeping pop production of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," paired with its music video, evokes a very different feeling than the song's rendition provided by ... «Huffington Post, Dec 13»
10
Miley Cyrus Performs "Wrecking Ball" in High-Cut Briefs, Crop Top …
Miley Cyrus closed out the 2013 American Music Awards on Nov. 24 with a performance of "Wrecking Ball," featuring a giant lip-synching cat Credit: Kevin ... «Us Magazine, Nov 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Wrecking [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wrecking>. May 2024 ».
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