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zeugma

noun /zugmə/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 18 WWF 21
Definitions
noun

use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect

“`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma”

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