Shipwreck Definition & Meaning
shipwreck
- noun
- a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
- an irretrievable loss; "that was the shipwreck of their romance"
- an accident that destroys a ship at sea
- verb
- ruin utterly; "You have shipwrecked my career"
- suffer failure, as in some enterprise
- cause to experience shipwreck; "They were shipwrecked in one of the mysteries at sea"
- destroy a ship; "The vessel was shipwrecked"
"Shipwreck" in song lyrics
See how shipwreck is used in real songs:
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"No fun, sunk as low as a shipwreck"
Drapht f/ Porsah Lane — Can't Escape -
"Running pretends like the Cortez shipwreck"
Knightowl f/ Mr. Lil One, Mr. Shadow — Highway 666 -
"She swallowing semen like hungry sharks in a shipwreck"
Solomon Childs f/ Broccoli Rob — The Countdown
Words that rhyme with shipwreck
Usage tips for "shipwreck"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shipwreck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shipwreck to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shipwreck mean?
- a wrecked ship (or a part of one) an irretrievable loss; "that was the shipwreck of their romance" an accident that destroys a ship at sea ruin utterly; "You have shipwrecked my career" suffer failure, as in some enterprise cause to experience shipwreck; "They were shipwrecked in one of the mysteries at sea" destroy a ship; "The vessel was shipwrecked"
- What part of speech is shipwreck?
- Shipwreck is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shipwreck have?
- Shipwreck has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).