shipwrecked | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (nautical) suffering the misfortune of shipwreck | |
Synonyms: | castaway | |
Examples: | "shipwrecked sailors" "castaways marooned on a desert island" |
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Related terms: | unfortunate | |
2. | [ adjective ] (nautical) aground as a consequence of a shipwreck | |
Related terms: | aground | |
Similar spelling: |
shipwreck ship-breaker |