Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: ransack
IPA transcription: [ɹ'æns,æk]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage, foray
    Meaning: steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
  • Synonyms: comb, ransack
    Meaning: search thoroughly; "They combed the area for the missing child"
Usage examples
  • In vain I ransack the bushes that carry the webs: I never find aught that realizes my hopes.
  • A month from now in this very place, the numerous fishing boats of the harvesters will gather, and these are the waters their divers will ransack so daringly. This bay is felicitously laid out for their type of fishing. It's sheltered from the strongest winds, and the sea is never very turbulent here, highly favorable conditions for diving work. Now let's put on our underwater suits, and we'll begin our stroll."