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junkers

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Definition of junkers

plural of junker

as in crates

a dilapidated old automobile they finally traded in their old junker for a nice new car

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Recent Examples of junkers On the central coast of California, car enthusiasts can marvel at the most prestigious and the junkers of the automobile world, all in one weekend. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026

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crates

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In a recent trial at Siemens’ electronics plant in Erlangen, a British start-up’s wheeled humanoid robot successfully handled warehouse crates using physical AI technology.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Store toys, pet crates, and office supplies elsewhere for a cleaner, more functional room.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

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