junk
junk /ˈdʒʌŋk/
noun
-
()
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
(
detritus
, junk
, rubble
, debris
, dust
)
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
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Any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails
(
junk
)
any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails
We watched as the junk sailed smoothly across the harbor, its high poop and lugsails catching the wind.
We watched as the junk sailed smoothly across the harbor, its high poop and lugsails catching the wind.
verb
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()
[Informal]
Dispose of (something useless or old)
(
trash
, junk
[Informal] , scrap
)
dispose of (something useless or old)
Trash these old chairs
trash these old chairs
Junk an old car
junk an old car
Scrap your old computer
scrap your old computer