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1.NounA braided ring to hold a neckerchief.
2.NounA waste of time or money; a pointless activity."Opponents consider this another billion-dollar government boondoggle."
3.NounA trip or journey, especially a recreational or otherwise desirable one.
A non-work trip away from a research station.
4.NounA non-work trip away from a research station.
5.VerbTo waste time on a pointless activity.