What is the word for a phrase which uses a homonym with two of its meanings?

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For example, the phrase "I'm stuck on Band-Aid and Band-Aid's stuck on me" or "He books time to read books".

asked Jan 8, 2014 at 1:56

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Indeed, the term antanaclasis seems like the most appropriate word for the task.

answered Jan 8, 2014 at 6:34

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