wrecking

To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.

“He wrecked the car in a collision.”

To ruin or dilapidate.

To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.

To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

The act by which something is wrecked.

The taking of valuables from a shipwreck close to the shore.