Definitions

1. noun

a person or machine that wrecks or demolishes things, especially buildings or vehicles, especially as part of a demolition crew.

“The wreckers were hired to dismantle the old factory.”

2. verb

to demolish or wreck something, especially a building.

“The storm wrecked the house, leaving it uninhabitable.”

3. verb

to cause (something) to be wrecked or demolished.

“The fire wrecked the entire block of shops.”