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** counterexample: mouse, display | ** counterexample: mouse, display | ||
* stretcher | * stretcher | ||
* boxers | |||
* briefs | |||
* sweat pants | |||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 3 July 2026
- suitcase
- clothing names: sports jacket, leisure suit, slippers, sneakers
- powder room
- pickle names: bread & butter, kosher dill
- dresser
- car parts: trunk
- counterexample: windshield, headlights
- computer parts: drive, monitor, screen, disk, key(board)
- counterexample: mouse, display
- stretcher
- boxers
- briefs
- sweat pants
