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- [skav-inj]
- /ˈskæv ɪndʒ/
- /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skav-inj]
- /ˈskæv ɪndʒ/
Definitions of scavenge word
- verb with object scavenge to take or gather (something usable) from discarded material. 1
- verb with object scavenge to cleanse of filth, as a street. 1
- verb with object scavenge to expel burnt gases from (the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine). 1
- verb with object scavenge Metallurgy. to purify (molten metal) by introducing a substance that will combine chemically with impurities. 1
- verb without object scavenge to act as a scavenger. 1
- verb without object scavenge (of an engine or cylinder) to become scavenged of burnt gases. 1
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Origin of scavenge
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; back formation from scavenger
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scavenge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scavenge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scavenge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scavenge
verb scavenge
- forage — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
Top questions with scavenge
- what does scavenge mean?
- what is a scavenge pump?
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