scavenge
1.
(
verb
) remove unwanted substances from, as in chemistry
Synonyms:
clean
Related Words:
remove
,
take
,
take away
2.
(
verb
) feed on carrion or refuse; of some animals
Related Words:
feed
,
give
,
grub
3.
(
verb
) clean refuse from; "Scavenge a street"
Related Words:
clean
,
make clean
4.
(
verb
) collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged athe garbage cans for food"
Synonyms:
salvage
Related Words:
collect
,
garner
,
gather
,
pull together
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