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Pun
What is it?



Examples
  • "I've always regarded archery as an aimless sport," he said with a quiver.

  • Then there was the doctor who liked to needle his patients just to make a point.

  • The dentist joined the infantry because he liked to drill.

Answer

A word is used which has two meanings at the same time, which results in humor(?)