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junkyard Definition

junk·yard (-yärd′)

noun

a place where old metal, paper, etc. is kept, sorted, and sold or old cars are junked

junkyard Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • like: Fred Smith, quoted in Elektra Records Bio I always like junkyards.
  • resemble: A proper CD and DVD storage unit will also prevent your desk resembling a junkyard.
  • see: I saw an interesting junkyard from a train a month ago.

Adjective modifier

  • interesting: I saw an interesting junkyard from a train a month ago.

Modifies a noun

  • dog: Mad feels like you want to be as mean as a junkyard dog.
  • percussion: When the drums clatter in, it's a great unhinged racket of delta blues and junkyard percussion.

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  10. junk bond
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