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1. scrapheap

noun. an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter.

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Etymology

  • heap (English)
  • heep (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • scrap (English)
  • scrappe (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. scrapheap

noun. pile of discarded metal.

Etymology

  • heap (English)
  • heep (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • scrap (English)
  • scrappe (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with scrapheap


1. Noun, singular or mass
Iraq's newest conflict rescues rusting tanks from scrapheap.