Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛkə] (IPA) 
The word "wrecker" is spelled with the letters "w-r-e-c-k-e-r," with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈrɛkər/. The vowel sound in the first syllable is the short "e" sound, while the second syllable has the schwa sound. The "k" and "r" consonant sounds are also pronounced distinctly. The word "wrecker" refers to someone or something that causes destruction, damage or ruins.
A wrecker is a noun that refers to an individual or vehicle involved in the act of wrecking, destructive actions, or demolition. Typically, it refers to someone engaged in wrecking buildings, cars, or other structures, often for the purpose of salvage or clearing debris.
In a broader sense, a wrecker can also refer to a person who deliberately causes damage or ruin to someone or something. This could include individuals who vandalize property, engage in acts of sabotage, or intentionally cause harm.
Another usage of the term "wrecker" is in the context of a specific type of vehicle, commonly known as a tow truck or recovery vehicle. A wrecker in this sense is a specialized truck used to transport disabled or wrecked vehicles. Equipped with a crane or winch for lifting and towing, a wrecker is often called upon to rescue stranded or damaged vehicles from accident scenes or breakdowns on the road.
Overall, the word "wrecker" carries a connotation of destruction, either in the physical sense through demolition or wrecking, or in the metaphorical sense of causing deliberate harm or ruin.
One who plunders the goods cast on shore from a wrecked vessel; one who allures ships to destruction by exhibiting false lights and other means for the sake of plunder.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "wrecker" has its origins in Middle English and comes from the Old English word "wrecan", which means "to drive, force, or urge on". In Old English, the word "wrecca" referred to an exile or an outcast. Over time, the meaning of "wrecker" evolved to denote someone who destroys, damages, or "wrecks" something intentionally or accidentally. In the context of maritime usage, a "wrecker" originally referred to a person who salvaged the cargo or valuables from a shipwreck. Nowadays, the term "wrecker" is also commonly used to describe a vehicle used for towing or recovering damaged or disabled vehicles.
