scavenge (v.)

  1. clean refuse from; Scavenge a street'

  2. collect discarded or refused material; She scavenged the garbage cans for food

    [ Syn: salvage ]

  3. feed on carrion or refuse; hyenas scavenge'

  4. remove unwanted substances from

    [ Syn: clean ]

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