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scavenge

verb

Remove unwanted substances from

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈskæv.ɪndʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Remove unwanted substances from

verb

  1. Feed on carrion or refuse

    “Hyenas scavenge”

verb

  1. Collect discarded material

    “She scavenged the garbage cans for food”

verb

  1. Clean refuse from

    “Scavenge a street”

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Example Sentences

Hyenas scavenge
She scavenged the garbage cans for food
Scavenge a street

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