Definition of "scavenges" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scavenge. (verb)

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• "I was so drawn in by the portrayal of Wall-E, that when he scavenges a part off one of his non-functioning brethren, I actually was a little appalled."
• "NASA were concerned about the occurrence of a solar flare en route to the moon; amifostine scavenges the free radicals caused by the passage of ionising radiation through cellular matter, and thereby reduces the chances of such radicals causing irreparable cellular damage."
• "So he scavenges at local markets, does some sewing on his own -- and turns up again, this time with the proper supplies, wearing the requisite sweater and shorts."