flying debris

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

Used to describe fragments propelled through the air, often by an explosion or strong wind.

debrisADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

flying

Examples (10)

  • She was hit on the head by flying debris.
  • During the hurricane, we took shelter in the basement to avoid the flying debris.
  • The explosion sent flying debris hundreds of feet into the air.
  • Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors due to the risk of flying debris from the collapsing building.
  • A piece of flying debris shattered our car's windshield during the tornado.
  • If the winds get any stronger, there will be a serious danger of flying debris.
  • The sound of flying debris hitting the roof was terrifying.
  • News channels showed footage of flying debris littering the streets after the earthquake.
  • Helmets are mandatory on site to protect workers from flying debris.
  • In a strong storm, the biggest threat is often not the wind itself, but the flying debris it carries.