Definition of scavenge

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • scavenge is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • scavenge is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • scavenge is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of scavenge


  • collect discarded material (verb)

    Examples

    1. She scavenged the garbage cans for food

    Synonyms

    1. salvage
  • remove unwanted substances from (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. clean
  • clean refuse from (verb)
  • feed on carrion or refuse (verb)

    Examples

    1. hyenas scavenge

See definition of scavenge in Merriam Webster