Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - wreck

~1 v 1 to completely spoil or destroy something such as a plan, relationship, or opportunity  (I just hope the weather doesn't wreck our plans!) 2 to damage something such as a building, vehicle etc so badly that it cannot be repaired  (Hundreds of old buildings were wrecked by the earthquake.) 3 usually passive to destroy a ship, especially by hitting rocks in a storm  (The ship was wrecked off the coast of Africa.) ~2 n 1 a ship that has sunk or is so badly damaged that it cannot sail  (the wreck of an old Spanish galleon) 2 something such as a car or plane that has been damaged very badly, especially in an accident  (a plane wreck off the coast) 3 usually singular) informal someone who is very nervous, tired, or unhealthy  (Look at me - I'm a complete wreck! | nervous wreck)  (Dean hated flying, and by the time we reached the airport he was a nervous wreck.) 4 AmE an accident involving cars or other vehicles  (The wreck caused a traffic jam three miles long.) 5 informal something, especially a car, that is in a very bad condition  (Jo drives an old wreck of a Ford.)