"Scavenge" means to search for and collect discarded items, often for survival or use.
"Scavenge" means to search through discarded materials for usable items or food.
| Word | scavenge |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | hunt through discarded materials for usable items; search, especially for food. |
| Sentence | If you need parts for an old car that the dealers no longer have in stock, try scavenging for odd bits and pieces at the auto wreckers' yards. |
| Related Words | scavenger, N. |
Tags: psat
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