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Scavenge Definition & Meaning

scavenge
verb
  1. clean refuse from; "Scavenge a street"
  2. collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"
  3. feed on carrion or refuse; "hyenas scavenge"
  4. remove unwanted substances from

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Frequently asked questions

What does scavenge mean?
clean refuse from; "Scavenge a street" collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food" feed on carrion or refuse; "hyenas scavenge" remove unwanted substances from
What part of speech is scavenge?
Scavenge is a verb.
How many definitions does scavenge have?
Scavenge has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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