▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 28

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truck

trʌk

A large motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or heavy loads — he drives a truck for a living.

The truck delivered the packages this morning.

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tube

tuːb

A long hollow cylinder, often made of flexible material, used to hold or — I bought a tube of toothpaste at the store.

I bought a tube of toothpaste at the store.

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tunnel

ˈtʌnəl

A long underground passage built through a hill, mountain, or under a body of — the tunnel is very long.

The train went through a tunnel.

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upper

ˈʌpər

The higher of two berths — the book is on the upper shelf.

The upper floor has a beautiful view.

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vaccine

ˈvæksiːn

A substance used to protect against disease by stimulating the immune system to — the vaccine is given by injection.

The vaccine is given by injection.

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vault

vɔlt

A burial chamber (usually underground) — the vault was built to withstand earthquakes.

The bank vault contains millions of dollars in cash.

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wall

wɔːl

A continuous vertical structure made of brick, stone, or other material that — she hung a picture on the wall.

There is a tall wall around the garden.

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wallet

ˈwɑːlət

A small folding case for carrying money and cards, typically made of leather or — I need to get a new wallet.

I keep my wallet in my back pocket.

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wash

wɑʃ

Clean something using water and usually soap — I wash my hands before every meal.

I wash my hands before every meal.

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watch

wɑtʃɪz

A watch is a small device worn on the wrist to tell the time — I like to watch television in the evening.

I like to watch television in the evening.

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weapon

ˈwɛpən

Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting — the soldier carried a weapon.

The soldier carried a weapon.

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weave

wiːv

Pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric — she weaves beautiful baskets from dried grass.

She weaves beautiful baskets from dried grass.

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