What is another word for floating wreckages?
Pronunciation: [flˈə͡ʊtɪŋ ɹˈɛkɪd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
Floating wreckages are debris or remnants of a ship, boat, or aircraft that are afloat in the water. Synonyms for floating wreckages include flotsam, jetsam, debris, wreckage, detritus, and refuse. Flotsam refers to wreckage that has been floating on the water for a long time, while jetsam refers to items that have been deliberately thrown overboard by a vessel. Debris refers to scattered pieces of wreckage, while wreckage refers to larger pieces of a damaged vessel. Detritus refers to the remains of anything broken down or disintegrated, and refuse refers to anything discarded as unwanted or useless. Despite the differences, these terms are all associated with floating wreckage, suggesting the dangers and challenges that come with navigating the open sea.
