Junk and Shell

Junk

Junk noun - That which is of low quality or worth.

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Shell and junk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Junk".

Nearby Words: junking, junked, junker, junky, junkie

Shell noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.

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Junk and shell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Junk" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

human	human junk	human shell
similar	similar junk	similar shell
complete	complete junk	complete shell
plastic	plastic junk	plastic shell
Other adjectives: single, heavy, new, broken, classic, magical, robotic.

Chekhov's Gun: The shotgun shell in the first film, and the "box of junk" in the second.

Source: Film / Cold Prey
The first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex would often have the rock theme "Run Rabbit Junk" playing whenever the main team was storming a building or doing something else badass but not part of the serious ongoing plot.

Source: Autobots, Rock Out!

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