Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heap-of-rubble
noun
/hiːp əv ˈrʌbəl/
Definition
A large pile or mound of broken stone, bricks, or debris.
Examples
- After the earthquake, the once-sturdy building was reduced to a heap-of-rubble.
- The demolition crew cleared the site, leaving only a heap-of-rubble behind.
Meaning
The term ‘heap-of-rubble’ refers to the remnants of a structure that has collapsed or been destroyed, often characterized by a disorganized stack of materials.
Synonyms
- debris
- ruins
- wreckage
- garbage
- scrap
