Meaning & Definition of Wreck in English

1. Something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• "The house was a wreck when they bought it"

• "Thanks to that quack i am a human wreck"

2. An accident that destroys a ship at sea

3. A serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• "They are still investigating the crash of the twa plane"

4. A ship that has been destroyed at sea

1. Smash or break forcefully

• "The kid busted up the car"