ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. That eats carrion
  2. (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

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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