What does scavenge mean?
Scavenge means (transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material..
Scavenge
/ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.
- (transitive) To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities.
- (transitive) To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle.
- (intransitive) To feed on carrion or refuse.
Example Sentences
We scavenged a couple of old beer cans for our art project.
They had to scavenge the forest for firewood.
Synonyms for scavenge
Antonyms for scavenge
Related Words
Word Forms
- scavenges
- scavenging
- scavenged
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scavenge?
Common synonyms include ragpick, salvage, clean.
What is the opposite of scavenge?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scavenge in a sentence?
We scavenged a couple of old beer cans for our art project.
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