wrecking

American

[rek-ing] / ˈrɛk ɪŋ /

noun

the act, work, or business of a wrecker.

adjective

employed or for use in wrecking.

a wrecking crew.

Etymology

Origin of wrecking

First recorded in 1795–1805; wreck + -ing ¹

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wrecking

“Haughty, hectoring and pleased with herself, she is single-handedly wrecking her hen-pecked husband Gavin’s lofty political ambitions.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Rather, he yelled at them in a private meeting, complaining that by threatening to stop the war, they were wrecking his bargaining power in the ongoing peace talks.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

Meanwhile the Rams’ case as the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl received a major boost by adding a future Hall of Famer capable of wrecking any offensive play.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

He recalls wrecking his back while taking about 19 plane flights over the course of three weeks.

From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026

She was undersized for her age but hit like a wrecking ball.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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