More misleading meanings for mundane material…
Carpet
That annoying nodding dog that obstructs the view through your car’s rear window.
Flannel
An unfinished quiche.
Microwave
A means of attracting the attention of an auctioneer.
Timer
A horse from Bangkok
Coaster
An actor given equal billing to yourself.
Dish cloth
Fabric for sharing.
Bag
Retrospective Irish gift.
Blender
One ‘ell of a drinking session.
Grater
A domestic servant whose principal duty is to keep the fireplaces clean.
Peeler
A less refined name for an ecdysiast.
the only deadhead in the hameau 
Hello and thanks for joining in again this week. Loved #1, #2 and #10. Have a good week.
Great answers 🙂