épave

Definitions of épave
  1. noun
    a ship that has been destroyed at sea
    synonyms: navire nauffragé
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    type of:
    bateau
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  2. noun
    the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
    synonyms: débris
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    type of:
    part, partie, portion
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
  3. noun
    something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
    synonyms: ruine
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    type of:
    recul, régression
    a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
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