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scavenge through something for something

[transitive, intransitive] (of a person, an animal or a bird) to search through waste for things that can be used or eaten

derelict

​(especially of land or buildings) not used or cared for and in bad condition

creek

(British English) a narrow area of water where the sea flows into the land

synonym inlet

warp (something)

to become, or make something become twisted, or bent out of its natural shape, for example because it has become too hot, too wet, etc.