spare part
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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However, the concept took root in U.S. armories, ensuring a broken rifle required only a spare part rather than a skilled gunsmith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
It left Samuels-Smith as a spare part in Alsace.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Speaking to reporters at parliament, Chiu said Taiwan had asked the United States to "make up the deficiency", including prioritising spare part deliveries for the existing fleet.
From Reuters ● May 4, 2023
Because Ukraine’s weapons largely date to the Soviet Union, a tank that’s more than 30 years old could be improved with a spare part from a seized Russian model that’s just five years old.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2022
Maybe all Hannah had meant to do was point out how Tommy, since splitting with Ruth, looked a bit of a spare part.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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