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Scavenger

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WordDefinition
magpienounOne of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
pack ratnoun(informal, somewhat derogatory) One who collects or hoards, especially unnecessary objects.

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pack ratnoun(informal, somewhat derogatory) One who collects or hoards, especially unnecessary objects.
magpienounOne of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
trapnounA machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
mousetrapnoun(countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.
pitfallnoun(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
snarenounA trap (especially one made from a loop of wire, string, or leather).
parknounAn area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.
setupnounEquipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.
trappernounOne who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals, for their pelts, meat, etc.
ambushnounThe act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
treasurynounA place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.
treasurenoun(literally, countable and uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
benthicnounAny organism that lives on the seafloor.
tricknounSomething designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
scavagernounOne who scavages.
scrappernounA person who fights doggedly, who exhibits indomitable will.
waste pickernounA person who salvages reusable or recyclable materials thrown away by others to sell or for personal consumption.
salvagernounA person who engages in salvage work.
scrapmongernounA scrap dealer.
scrapmannounA scrap dealer.

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