wreck
1 of 2verb/rɛk/
Forms:wrecks,wrecking,wrecked,wrecked
1
to damage or destroy something severely
B2transitive- The storm had the power to wreck houses along the coast.
- The car accident threatened to wreck the front end of the vehicle.
- Vandals attempted to wreck the playground equipment in the park.
- The ongoing neglect of maintenance is wrecking the machinery.
- The lack of proper precautions wrecked the stability of the structure.