SCAVENGE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • remove unwanted substances from
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) scavenge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • feed on carrion or refuse
    Usage Example(s)
    • hyenas scavenge
    Hypernyms(s) scavenge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • collect discarded or refused material
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She scavenged the garbage cans for food
    Hypernyms(s) scavenge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • clean refuse from
    Usage Example(s)
    • Scavenge a street
    Hypernyms(s) scavenge is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower