something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation; the house was a wreck when they bought it; thanks to that quack I am a human wreck'

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

[ Syn: shipwreck ]

a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane

[ Syn: crash ]

a ship that has been destroyed at sea

smash or break forcefully; The kid busted up the car

[ Syn: bust up , wrack ]