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junk
Pronunciation: ( jungk), [key]
— n.
any old or discarded material, as metal, paper, or rags.
anything that is regarded as worthless, meaningless, or contemptible; trash.
old cable or cordage used when untwisted for making gaskets, swabs, oakum, etc.
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relatively slow, unorthodox pitches that are deceptive to the batter in movement or pace, as knuckleballs or forkballs.
—v.t.
to cast aside as junk; discard as no longer of use; scrap.
—adj.
cheap, worthless, unwanted, or trashy.
junk
Pronunciation: ( jungk), [key]
— n.
a seagoing ship with a traditional Chinese design and used primarily in Chinese waters, having square sails spread by battens, a high stern, and usually a flat bottom.
junk
Pronunciation: ( jungk), [key]
— n. Slang.
narcotics, esp. heroin.
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