what is the difference between debris and rubble
what is the difference between debris and rubble
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debris = the remains of something broken to pieces or destroyed
Example : after the bombing there was a lot of debris
rubble : broken stones or bricks
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Debris is more general and means anything that has been broken up into pieces.
Rubble is more specific and refers to pieces of a broken building.
It can also mean the loose, rough stones used as some kind of filler or bulk, used in masonry to build a wall. This is not often used.
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