1. the act of destroying or severely damaging something
2. the business of demolishing buildings or salvaging materials from wrecked vehicles

1. used for or involved in destroying or demolishing

Examples

• The wrecking of the old stadium took three weeks.
• He works for a wrecking company that tears down abandoned buildings.
• The hurricane caused the wrecking of dozens of homes along the coast.
• They used a wrecking ball to demolish the factory.
• The wrecking crew arrived early Monday morning.
• She watched the wrecking of her childhood home with sadness.
• The wrecking yard was full of old cars and spare parts.