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Wreckers (people)

Scope note

Persons whose business is the demolition and removal of buildings or other structures, often including the salvaging of material.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300025013

Broader Terms used

construction workers

Term used for

demolishers

Equivalent Terms used

wrecker (person)
wrecker's
wreckers'

Created

12yrs ago

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