1. searched through waste or discarded materials to find something useful
Usage: past tense of scavenge
2. fed on dead or decaying organic matter
Usage: past tense of scavenge; biology

Examples

• The homeless man scavenged through the dumpster for food.
• She scavenged old furniture from garage sales to decorate her apartment.
• The vultures scavenged the remains of the dead animal.
• After the storm, people scavenged for building materials in the debris.
• The artist scavenged metal scraps to create her sculpture.
• Hyenas scavenged what the lions left behind.
• He scavenged parts from old computers to build a new one.