"spacewreck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spacewrecks [plural], space wreck [alternative]
Etymology: Compound of space + wreck. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|space|wreck}} Compound of space + wreck Head templates: {{en-noun}} spacewreck (plural spacewrecks)
  1. The wreckage of a spacecraft. Related terms: spacewrecked
    Sense id: en-spacewreck-en-noun-WvA8Hm-b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Astronautics, Space

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