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Definition of scrapheap

scrapheap

/ˈskræp.hiːp/
scrap · heap
Plural:scrapheaps
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scrapheap Lexical Profile

scrapheap Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A state of being rejected, forgotten, or regarded as no longer useful or relevant.

Example

"Rapid advances in digital photography consigned traditional film cameras to the scrapheap of outdated technology."

2

A pile of discarded metal, broken machinery, or other waste materials waiting to be recycled or disposed of.

Example

"The rusted frames of old bicycles were stacked high on the scrapheap behind the repair shop."

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• Nearby Words

scrapbooking
scrape
scraper
scrapheap
scrapper
scrappily
scrappiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrapheap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrapheap
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