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debris vs rubble
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| debrisnoun/dəˈbriː/ | Meaning broken pieces left after something has been destroyed, or rubbish lying around | Goes with clear debris | Example After the storm, volunteers spent days clearing debris from the roads in Quang Ngai. |
| rubblenoun/ˈrʌb.əl/ | Meaning broken pieces of stone, brick and concrete left after a building has fallen down | Goes with pile of rubble | Example Rescue workers searched the rubble for survivors after the earthquake. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Wear goggles to protect your eyes from flying .