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Shambles
01
a place where animals are butchered to use their meat
Examples
The town had a small shambles where local farmers would bring their animals for slaughter.
The farmer took his livestock to the shambles to be processed for the market.
02
a state of disorder and confusion
Examples
After the party, the house was left in complete shambles with decorations scattered everywhere.
The company 's finances were in shambles after the sudden departure of the CEO.
