scrapheap

See also: scrap-heap and scrap heap

English

Alternative forms

scrap-heap, scrap heap

Etymology

scrap +‎ heap

Noun

scrapheap (plural scrapheaps)

A pile in which junk is discarded.
A junkyard.
(figuratively) A collection of discarded or rejected items or ideas.

Translations

pile of junk

German: Schrotthaufen (de) m (metal), Müllhaufen (de) m, Abfallhaufen m

Russian: сва́лка (ru) (sválka)

figuratively

junkyard — see junkyard

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.