Collocations for debris - noun
ADJ.
flying
She was hit on the head by flying debris.
She was hit on the head by flying debris.
food, plant, rock
These worms feed on plant debris.
These worms feed on plant debris.
garden, industrial, volcanic
QUANT.
piece | heap, pile
VERB + DEBRIS
scatter, shower
The tank exploded, scattering debris all over the field.
The tank exploded, scattering debris all over the field.
clear (away/up), clear sth of, remove
Teams of people are working to clear the debris. | Remember to clear the drain of debris regularly.
Teams of people are working to clear the debris. | Remember to clear the drain of debris regularly.
search through, sift through
Police have spent the day sifting throught the debris for clues.
Police have spent the day sifting throught the debris for clues.
DEBRIS + VERB
accumulate
Debris accumulates at the bottom of the bottle.
Debris accumulates at the bottom of the bottle.
PREP.
among the ~, in the ~
She found a pair of children''s shoes among the debris.
She found a pair of children''s shoes among the debris.
through the ~