▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 11

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collar

ˈkɑːlər

A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over — he loosened his collar.

The dog wears a red collar.

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combine

kəmˈbaɪn

Harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field — combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl.

Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl.

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compact

kəmˈpækt

A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse — the book is compact enough to fit in my bag.

This compact car is perfect for city driving.

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compress

kəmˈprɛs

Press something together so that it occupies less space — you can compress this file to save disk space.

You can compress this file to save disk space.

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console

kənˈsoʊl

A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall — nothing could console him after his dog died.

I tried to console her after she received the bad news.

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cope

koʊp

Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall — how do you cope when everything goes wrong?

She has to cope with three kids and a full-time job.

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cord

kɔːrd

A line made of twisted fibers or threads — the phone cord got tangled easily.

He tied the package with a piece of cord.

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costume

ˈkɑːstuːm

The attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball — she wore a pirate costume to the fancy dress party.

She wore a pirate costume to the fancy dress party.

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cottage

ˈkɑːtɪdʒ

A small house with a single story — the cottage sits at the edge of the forest.

They bought a charming cottage in the Cotswolds.

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counter

ˈkaʊntɚ

Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted — the shop assistant stood behind the counter.

She put the groceries on the kitchen counter.

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cover

ˈkʌvɚ

A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something — she covered the food with a lid.

She covered the food with a lid.

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cross

krɔs

A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece — she wore a small gold cross around her neck.

The cross is an important symbol in Christianity.

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