1. a vehicle, ship, or building that has been badly damaged or destroyed
2. the destruction of a ship at sea
Usage: nautical
3. a person who is in very poor physical or mental condition
Usage: informal

1. to damage or destroy something completely
2. to cause a ship to sink or be destroyed
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The car wreck blocked traffic for hours.
• Divers explored the old wreck on the ocean floor.
• After working three jobs, she felt like a complete wreck.
• The storm wrecked several houses in the neighborhood.
• The captain tried to avoid the rocks that could wreck his ship.
• They found treasure in the sunken wreck.
• Don’t wreck your chances by being late to the interview.