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noun a throw or toss

verb to throw something carelessly or casually

• He decided to chuck the old files and start fresh with a new organizational system.
• I told him to chuck the idea of going out tonight and just stay in instead.
• She chucked her phone across the room in frustration.
• After years of working in the same job, he finally decided to chuck it all and pursue his passion for painting.

noun a tube-shaped piece of material that is hollow inside

verb to play (a tune) on a pipe instrument

• The plumber fixed the leak in the pipe using a wrench.
• I accidentally dropped my phone down the drain pipe.
• Let's go smoke a pipe behind the shed.
• She had to learn to keep her emotions in check and not let them burst out like a burst pipe.

noun a hollow part or piece for receiving and holding some part or device

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• The technician carefully inserted the plug into the socket to establish the connection.
• Make sure you plug the charger into the socket before you go to bed.
• I need to find a socket to charge my phone, it's about to die.
• She felt like a socket, constantly being used by others without receiving anything in return.

noun a mechanical device used for hoisting or hauling

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• The sailors used the windlass to raise the anchor from the seabed.
• Hey, can you help me with this windlass? I can't seem to get it to work.
• I had to really crank that windlass to get the job done.
• Her determination was like a windlass, slowly but steadily pulling her through the challenges she faced.

noun a small fork with two long, pointed tines, used for extracting pickles from a jar

• The mechanic used a pickle fork to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
• I found a pickle fork in the garage, do you know what it's used for?
• I can't believe he tried to fix his car with a pickle fork, that's just ridiculous.
• Using a pickle fork to solve this problem is like using a hammer to crack a nut.