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“Reck” or “Wreck”

reck / wreck are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

reck r·EH·k

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

wreck r·EH·k

  • nounsomething or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation.
  • nouna ship that has been destroyed at sea.
Usage

Examples in context

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“reck”

  • …the name of Friction with Reck at present.

“wreck”

  • …S-curve where the Malbone Street Wreck had occurred.
  • The wreck now lies at .
  • …survey by divers of the wreck of Prince of Wales determined…
  • …hit in the Malbone Street Wreck.
  • In 2000, the wreck became the seventh Florida Underwater…
  • Category:Fat Wreck Chords EPs
  • …contributed to the Malbone Street Wreck on November 1, 1918, which…
  • The inability to survey the wreck during the war no doubt…
  • …Reaume Brothers Racing, but a wreck towards the end of stage…
  • The inland portions of the wreck were slowed by poor visibility.

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