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IELTS word

debris

/dΙ™Λˆbri/noun

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English definition

broken pieces left after something is damaged

Common phrases / collocations

  1. storm debris
  2. clear debris
  3. falling debris

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    Workers cleared storm debris from the road.

  2. 2.

    Debris blocked the path after the flood.

  3. 3.

    They removed debris from the damaged house.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Broken roof tiles and branches cover a road after a storm.
broken pieces left after something is damaged
1storm breaks things
2pieces cover road
storm breaks things→pieces cover road