What does scavenging mean?
Scavenging means present participle and gerund of scavenge.
Scavenging
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scavenge.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of scavenge
- That eats carrion
- (gerund) The act of searching through refuse for useful material.
Example Sentences
Our scavengings at the rubbish dump often yielded items of value.
Synonyms for scavenging
Antonyms for scavenging
Related Words
Word Forms
- scavengings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scavenging?
Common synonyms include gluttonous, thrifty.
What is the opposite of scavenging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scavenging in a sentence?
Our scavengings at the rubbish dump often yielded items of value.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.