automolite

/ˌɔtəmoʊˈlaɪt/ or /ˌɔtəmɒˈlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A vehicle that is abandoned or left behind at the scene of a collision, typically after being severely damaged.

“The police officer carefully examined the automolite to determine its speed at impact.”

Synonyms

  • crash car
  • wreck

Antonyms

  • intact vehicle
  • whole car