SCAVENGING

(verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Scavenging.

To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material

To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities

To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle

To feed on carrion or refuse

The act of searching through refuse for useful material.

Example: "Our scavengings at the rubbish dump often yielded items of value."

That eats carrion

"The vultures went out scavenging for the remains of the carcass."

"The homeless man survived by scavenging for food in dumpsters."

"The scavenging behavior of hyenas helps maintain the ecosystem."

"Raccoons are skilled at scavenging and can find food in urban areas."

"The act of scavenging is essential for the survival of some desert animals."

Is SCAVENGING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, scavenging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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SCAVENGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SCAVENGING a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, scavenging is valid for Words With Friends

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SCAVENGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is SCAVENGING a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, scavenging is valid for WordFeud

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SCAVENGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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