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Objects & Tools — Lesson 48

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balloons

bəˈluːnz

Large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air — he bought balloons for his friend's birthday.

The children were playing with balloons at the party.

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ballpark

ˈbɔl.pɑːrk

A facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games) — is my answer in the ballpark?

Can you give me a ballpark figure for the project cost?

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ballroom

ˈbɔːlruːm

Large room used mainly for dancing — the couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor.

The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor.

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ballrooms

ˈbɔːlruːmz

Large room used mainly for dancing — the hotel has several elegant ballrooms for weddings.

The hotel has several elegant ballrooms for weddings.

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balls

bɔlz

Round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games — he has several balls for different sports.

The children are playing with balls in the park.

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baluster

bəˈlʌstɚ

One of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing — each baluster was carefully carved and painted white.

The staircase features ornate wooden balusters.

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balusters

bəˈlʌstərz

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling — we need to replace several damaged balusters in the stairway.

The balusters on the grand staircase were carved from mahogany.

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balustrade

bəˈlʌstrəd

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling — the stairway balustrade was made of marble.

The balcony was adorned with an ornate balustrade.

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bandages

ˈbændɪdʒɪz

A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body — keep the bandages clean and dry.

The nurse applied bandages to his arm.

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bandanna

bænˈdænə

Large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief — he wore a red bandanna around his neck.

He wore a red bandanna around his neck.

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bandstand

ˈbændstænd

A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air — the town brass band performed on the bandstand every Sunday.

The town brass band performed on the bandstand every Sunday.

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bangle

ˈbæŋɡəl

Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration — she wore a gold bangle on her wrist.

She wore a gold bangle on her wrist.

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