Meaning amphiboly
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amphiboly(n) an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes
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amphibolyambiguous discourse; amphibology.
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amphibolyAmbiguous discourse; amphibology. "If it oracle contrary to our interest or humor, we will create an amphiboly, a double meaning where there is none." (Whitlock) (01 Mar 1998)
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