1) of two or more things that may be used, chosen etc in place of the other or others (alternative)

2) a pen with a small ball in place of a nib which rolls ink onto paper (ballpoint)

3) a long wooden board as used to keep other boards in place (batten)

4) a bed quilt (filled with leathers or an artificial substitute) used in place of blankets (duvet)

5) (an instance of) the use of less exact but less harsh words or phrases in place of words required by truth or accuracy (euphemism)

6) an (elastic) band worn round the leg to keep a sock or stocking in place (garter)

7) a rope or chain used to keep something steady or secured, e.g. to hold a tent in place (guy)

8) (in stories) a woman with a fish's tail in place of legs (mermaid)

9) not at any time; not at any time up to the present; (used for emphasis in place of 'not') (never)

10) a thick bed covering of two layers of cloth padded with soft material that is kept in place by cross-lines of stitches (quilt)