Damage Related Vocabulary in English

What does the term 'break' imply in the context of damage?

• To lose color over time

• To separate into pieces suddenly or violently

• To make a small mark

• To pull apart gently

Which term describes pulling something apart by force?

• Smash

• Tear

• Crack

• Shatter

What does 'chip' refer to in damage vocabulary?

• To lose a layer

• To cause a small cut

• To make a hollow in a surface

• To break a small piece off something

What is the meaning of 'dent' in the context of damage?

• To make a hollow or indentation

• To scrape the surface

• To break into pieces

• To cause a small cut

Which term is used to describe a mark that is hard to remove?

• Peel

• Scuff

• Stain

• Bruise

What does 'collapse' mean in terms of structural damage?

• To wear away gradually

• To break into small pieces

• To lose color

• To fall down or give way suddenly

What does 'erode' refer to in the context of damage?

• To destroy metal by chemical action

• To gradually wear away by natural forces

• To burst open suddenly

• To collapse inward

What is the meaning of 'corrode' in damage vocabulary?

• To destroy or damage metal gradually by chemical action

• To scrape the surface

• To break into pieces violently

• To make a hollow in a surface

Which term describes the process of losing color or brightness over time?

• Fray

• Fade

• Rust

• Spoil

What does 'spoil' mean in the context of damage?

• To decay or lose freshness

• To break into small pieces

• To make a small cut

• To lose a layer