scrapheap

See also: scrap-heap and scrap heap

English

Alternative forms

scrap-heap, scrap heap

Etymology

scrap +‎ heap

Noun

scrapheap (plural scrapheaps)

A pile in which junk is discarded.
A junkyard.
(figuratively) A collection of discarded or rejected items or ideas.

Translations

pile of junk

German: Schrotthaufen (de) m (metal), Müllhaufen (de) m, Abfallhaufen (de) m

Russian: сва́лка (ru) (sválka)

figuratively

junkyard — see junkyard

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