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junkyard

/dʒʌŋkɑːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does junkyard mean?

noun

A place where old or discarded vehicles and machinery are stored or sold for scrap, or a collection of discarded or broken objects.

Example

"The old car was taken to the junkyard to be dismantled for parts."

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