wrecks
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛks// UK //ɹˈɛks// wrecks
n. the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed, like a crashed car or a sunken ship.
n. the remains of something severely damaged or destroyed, particularly vehicles or structures. Often refers to ships or aircraft that have suffered a catastrophic failure or collision.
Divers found several old wrecks at the bottom of the sea.
The highway was closed for hours while crews cleared the smoking wrecks of the three cars involved in the pile-up.
The coastline is famous for its treacherous reefs, which have created numerous ship wrecks that now serve as artificial habitats for local marine life.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple destroyed objects or a general area of destruction.