scrap heap

Definition of scrap heap

1 : a pile of discarded metal

2 : the place where useless things are discarded

Examples of scrap heap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kansas City found Damien Williams on the scrap heap of free agency in 2018, then signed him to a two-year, $8.1 million deal after Hunt’s release. — Albert Breer, SI.com, "What We Know After a Hectic NFL Roster Cut-Down Day," 1 Sep. 2019 Both the financial and housing bureaus could end up on the constitutional scrap heap when the right cases advance. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Calling Judge Kavanaugh," 29 July 2018 All this late-career momentum came after Parra was designated for assignment in early May by San Francisco, who grabbed him off the veteran scrap heap via a minor league contract before the season. — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, "Rockies Insider: As Colorado plans October vacations, veteran Gerardo Parra plays on for a contender," 22 Aug. 2019 Jackson was left on the scrap heap after the off-season, picked up by the Blue Jays before bombing out, to the tune of an 11.32 ERA in eight appearances. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Edwin Jackson stars in return to city he calls 'home'," 10 Aug. 2019 The sole remaining Rescue Flotilla One boat — designated USCG-11 — also faced the scrap heap last year, until a King County couple stumbled upon a Craigslist ad for the 77-year-old vessel. — Elise Takahama, The Seattle Times, "Coast Guard cutter that survived D-Day landings being restored by King County couple," 8 June 2019 Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov, could be headed to the scrap heap if a new drydock isn’t found. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia’s Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier Could Be Scrapped If New Repair Yard Can’t Be Found," 9 Apr. 2019 Mergers and acquisitions wind up sending a lot of corporations to the scrap heap, leaving making multi-decade naming rights obsolete. — Spencer Jakab, WSJ, "The Stadium Reverse Curse," 15 Feb. 2019 That nationwide scrap heap grew more rapidly after Beijing’s trade barriers squeezed exports. — Bob Tita, WSJ, "Aluminum Scrap Abounds Thanks to Tariffs," 16 Jan. 2019

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7 Dec 2019

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“Scrap heap.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrap%20heap. Accessed 13 December 2019.

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