▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 30

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ashtray

ˈæʃtreɪ

A receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes — the ashtray is full.

Please empty the ashtray.

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assembly

əˈsɛmbli

A group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit — the school assembly was held in the main hall.

The school assembly was held in the main hall.

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attic

ˈætɪk

A space or room directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage — she climbed the ladder to the attic.

The old books are stored in the attic.

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backyard

bækˈjɑːrd

The grounds in back of a house — the children are playing in the backyard.

The children are playing in the backyard.

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baggage

ˈbæɡɪdʒ

Cases used to carry belongings when traveling — I lost my baggage at the airport.

I lost my baggage at the airport.

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bakery

ˈbeɪkəri

A workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold — my grandmother works at a bakery.

I bought some fresh bread from the bakery.

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bandage

ˈbændɪdʒ

A strip of material used to cover and protect a wound or injury — I need a bandage for this cut.

The nurse put a bandage on my arm.

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basin

ˈbeɪsən

A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids — put the vegetables in the basin.

She filled the basin with warm water.

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bazaar

bəˈzɑr

A shop where a variety of goods are sold — we wandered through the bustling bazaar in Marrakech.

We wandered through the bustling bazaar in Marrakech.

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bell

bel

A hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck — the church bell rang at noon.

The church bell rang at noon.

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billboard

ˈbɪlbɔːrd

Large outdoor signboard — we saw a colorful billboard along the highway.

The billboard advertised a new restaurant opening next week.

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binoculars

bɪˈnɑːkjələrz

An optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes — he lent me his binoculars for the concert.

I used my binoculars to watch the birds in the tree.

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