▸ Specimen Drawer
Objects & Tools — Lesson 51
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baseboard
ˈbeɪsbɔːrd
A molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor — I bumped my toe on the baseboard.
We need to paint the baseboards in the living room.
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basements
ˈbeɪzmənts
Basements are rooms or spaces that are located below the ground level of a — many houses have basements for extra storage.
Many houses have basements for extra storage.
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bases
ˈbeɪsɪz
Installation from which a military force initiates operations — he explained the basic bases of the theory.
The bases of the columns were made of stone.
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basilica
bəˈzɪlɪkə
A large church building that is typically rectangular with a nave, aisles, and — the tourists visited the famous basilica in the heart of Rome.
The tourists visited the famous basilica in the heart of Rome.
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basins
ˈbeɪsɪnz
A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids — the bathroom has two basins.
The bathroom has two basins.
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baskets
ˈbæskɪts
A container that is usually woven and has handles — I bought some baskets at the market.
I bought some baskets at the market.
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bassinet
bæsəˈneɪ
A basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed — the baby is sleeping peacefully in the bassinet.
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the bassinet.
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bassoon
bəˈsuːn
A double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family — the bassoon has a distinctive, deep sound.
My grandfather plays the bassoon in the orchestra.
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baste
beɪst
A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together — don't forget to baste the turkey with butter.
Baste the chicken every 20 minutes while it roasts.
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basting
ˈbeɪstɪŋ
A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together — the roast needs regular basting to stay juicy.
She basted the chicken with butter every ten minutes.
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bathhouse
ˈbæθhaʊs
A building containing dressing rooms for bathers — the bathhouse offers massages and spa treatments.
We went to a traditional Finnish bathhouse last summer.
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bathrobe
bæθroʊb
A loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim — I put on my bathrobe after my shower.
I put on my bathrobe after my shower.
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