wrecker
noun/ˈrɛkər/
Frequency rank: #18,625 most common English word
Meaning
a vehicle or person that removes or demolishes wrecked or disabled vehicles and structures.
Example sentence
The broken-down truck was hauled away by wrecker that arrived within minutes.
Synonyms & related words
- tower
- salvager
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