Scavenging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Scavenging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of scavenge.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scavenge.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- scavengings
Synonyms for scavenging
Depending on context, synonyms include gluttonous, thrifty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gluttonous, thrifty, wipe, trap, trapping, entrapment.
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