Scavenging Meaning

/skˈævəndʒɪŋ/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbpresent participle and gerund of scavenge

adjThat eats carrion

nounThe act of searching through refuse for useful material.

"Our scavengings at the rubbish dump often yielded items of value."
Tom saw a homeless man scavenging through a rubbish bin looking for food.
Varun's group frequently went scavenging in the factory ruins.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The very hungry brown bear was ____ through the trash cans for food.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The raccoon was caught ____ through the bins outside the restaurant late at night.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The very hungry brown bear was ____ through the trash cans for food.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The raccoon was caught ____ through the bins outside the restaurant late at night.

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