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scavenger Definition and Meaning in English (scavenger definition)

noun
Synonyms:foragercollector
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Scavenger definition: An animal that feeds on carrion, refuse, or other decaying organic matter.

Definitions of Scavenger

  1. 1noun

    An animal that feeds on carrion, refuse, or other decaying organic matter.

  2. 2noun

    A person who searches for and collects discarded items, often for survival or resale.

Example Sentences

casual

“Vultures are common scavengers in many ecosystems, cleaning up dead animals.”

casual

“The children acted as scavengers, looking for lost coins on the beach.”

Synonyms

foragercollector

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past tensescavenged
gerundscavenging

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Scavenger definition: An animal that feeds on carrion, refuse, or other decaying organic matter.
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'Scavenger' translates to 'scavenger' in English. Scavenger definition: An animal that feeds on carrion, refuse, or other decaying organic matter.
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