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* computer parts: drive, monitor, screen, disk, key(board) | * computer parts: drive, monitor, screen, disk, key(board) | ||
** counterexample: mouse, display | ** counterexample: mouse, display | ||
* stretcher | |||
Latest revision as of 22:36, 25 November 2023
- 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
