Scrapheap
noun
A pile of discarded or abandoned items, often materials that are no longer useful.
We found old cars in the scrapheap behind the factory.
Usage tips
Neutral
junkyard,recycling center,waste pile
noun
A pile of discarded or abandoned items, often materials that are no longer useful.
We found old cars in the scrapheap behind the factory.
Usage tips
Neutral
junkyard,recycling center,waste pile
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
It's often used to describe physical refuse and debris.
The scrapheap contained broken appliances.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
It can also imply being discarded or forgotten.
After losing his job, he felt like he was on the scrapheap of society.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
The term carries negative connotations, often suggesting worthlessness.
She worried her skills would end up on the scrapheap.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
It's often used to describe physical refuse and debris.
The scrapheap contained broken appliances.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
It can also imply being discarded or forgotten.
After losing his job, he felt like he was on the scrapheap of society.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
The term carries negative connotations, often suggesting worthlessness.
She worried her skills would end up on the scrapheap.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
It's often used to describe physical refuse and debris.
The scrapheap contained broken appliances.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
It can also imply being discarded or forgotten.
After losing his job, he felt like he was on the scrapheap of society.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
The term carries negative connotations, often suggesting worthlessness.
She worried her skills would end up on the scrapheap.
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