wrecker

wrecker (-ər)

noun

a person or thing that wrecks
a person who causes ruin, obstruction, or disruption of any kind; specif., a person using false lights, etc. to lead ships to destruction in order to plunder the wreckage
a person, car, train, boat, etc. that salvages or clears away wrecks; specif., a truck equipped to tow away wrecked or disabled automobiles
a person or business that demolishes or dismantles old buildings, motor vehicles, etc., salvaging usable materials and parts house wrecker, auto wrecker

Possessives

yard: You may find that it's easier ( and cheaper ) to get a car body from a wrecker's yard.

Adjective modifier

professional: The professional wreckers are terrified of the experiments, let alone the mathematical back up.
real: Anyone with any doubt should try asking the party s accountants who they think the real wreckers are.

Noun used with modifier

ship: Long term bitterness held in the believer's heart is one of the most effective " ship wreckers " of faith.
machine: In the so-called Swing Riots of 1830, nine men classed as machine wreckers were hanged.

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