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rubble

/ˈrʌbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does rubble mean?

noun

The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken, such as a building after an earthquake or bombing. Pieces of stone, brick, or other building materials.

Example

"The rubble from the collapsed building had to be cleared before the rescue teams could reach the trapped survivors."

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