Scavenge/ˈskævɪndʒ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Urban Survival Scavenge often implies surviving in a city by finding discarded items. Homeless people sometimes have to scavenge to eat. Pro Tip 2/3Resourcefulness Scavenge denotes creativity and skill in using available resources. After the storm, residents scavenged lumber to repair homes. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Trash Items scavenged are not always worthless; they might just be unwanted by others. He scavenged an old table and refurbished it beautifully.