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What is a homophone for long cylinder and taking survey?

This is a tricky one! There isn't a single perfect homophone for both "long cylinder" and "taking survey." Here's why and some options depending on your context:

* "Long cylinder" is a descriptive phrase, not a single word. The closest you could get might be "long cylinder" (homophone for "silencer") but that's a bit of a stretch and doesn't match the "taking survey" part.

* "Taking survey" is also a phrase. The closest homophone to "survey" might be "survey" (homophone for "sewer"), but again, it's a bit of a stretch and doesn't fit with "long cylinder."

Possible Solutions:

1. Wordplay: You could use a pun or a wordplay phrase like "long poll" (homophone for "long pole" or "long pull"). This works if you're aiming for a humorous or creative effect.

2. Contextual Replacement: If you're using these phrases in a specific context, you might be able to replace them with related homophones that fit the situation. For example:

* "Long cylinder" might be replaced with "long tube" or "long pipe," both of which have potential homophones (tube/toob, pipe/pipe).

* "Taking survey" might be replaced with "conducting a poll" (homophone for "conducting a pole").

Ultimately, finding a true homophone for both phrases is difficult. The best approach depends on the intended meaning and desired effect.

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