noun
- the remains of ships that have been destroyed or sunk
- the destruction or sinking of ships
verb
- causes a ship to be destroyed or sunk
Examples
- Divers explored the ancient shipwrecks on the ocean floor.
- The museum displays artifacts recovered from famous shipwrecks.
- Many shipwrecks occurred along this dangerous coastline.
- The storm shipwrecks any vessel caught in its path.
- Historians study shipwrecks to learn about maritime history.
- The rocky reef shipwrecks boats that venture too close.
- Treasure hunters search for valuable shipwrecks in the Caribbean.