Wrack
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Wrack ( noun )
A mass of seaweed or other organic material washed up on the shore, often cast up by the tide.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word 'wraec' which means 'punishment, torment'.
Examples:
- The beach was covered in wrack, with seaweed and shells strewn along the shore.
- The children enjoyed playing in the wrack, searching for treasure and making sandcastles.
- The wrack was a rich source of food for shore birds, who fed on the small creatures living in the tangled mess.
- The wrack was a popular place for tourists, who took photos and gathered souvenirs of their beach vacation.
- The wrack was a unique and fascinating part of the coast, showcasing the power of the ocean and the diversity of life in the sea.
(As a verb)
Wrack ( verb )
A mass of seaweed or other organic material washed up on the shore, often cast up by the tide.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word 'wraec' which means 'punishment, torment'.
Examples:
- The beach was covered in wrack, with seaweed and shells strewn along the shore.
- The children enjoyed playing in the wrack, searching for treasure and making sandcastles.
- The wrack was a rich source of food for shore birds, who fed on the small creatures living in the tangled mess.
- The wrack was a popular place for tourists, who took photos and gathered souvenirs of their beach vacation.
- The wrack was a unique and fascinating part of the coast, showcasing the power of the ocean and the diversity of life in the sea.