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junkyard

 

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Noun junkyard has 1 sense
  1. junkyard - a field where junk is collected and stored for resale
    --1 is a kind of
    yard

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junkyard

Definition:

A junkyard refers to a place where old, damaged, or unwanted vehicles, machinery, scrap metal, and other discarded items are stored or dismantled.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Sense 1:

A location for the storage and dismantling of old or abandoned vehicles and other discarded items.

Example Sentence: The junkyard is filled with rusty cars, broken machinery, and scrap metal.

Sense 2:

A place where individuals can find inexpensive used car parts or other salvageable items.

Example Sentence: Tom found the perfect replacement door for his car at the local junkyard.

Sense 3:

Used metaphorically to denote a place or situation that is disorganized, chaotic, or full of unwanted or useless things.

Example Sentence: His desk looked like a junkyard, cluttered with old papers and broken pens.

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