scrapheap
/ˈskɹæpˌhip/
Etymology
From scrap + heap.
scrapheap means A pile in which junk is discarded. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
noun
- A pile in which junk is discarded.“By Easter, "Princess Royal" Pacifics Nos. 46211/2 were in the scrap line at Crewe works and Nos. 46204/5/7/10 were gathered at Crewe South shed, no doubt to follow to the scrapheap.”
- A junkyard.
- A collection of discarded or rejected items or ideas.