▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 60

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bola

ˈboʊlə

A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie — the gaucho threw his bola at the running ostrich.

The gaucho threw his bola at the running ostrich.

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bolster

ˈboʊ.lstɚ

A pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows — the new evidence will bolster your case.

It's amazing how a single compliment can bolster one's confidence for so long.

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bolsters

ˈboʊlstɚz

A pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows — the new evidence bolsters our case.

The new evidence bolsters our case.

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bombard

bɑːmˈbɑːrd

A large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family — the enemy planes bombarded the city for several hours.

The enemy planes bombarded the city for several hours.

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bomber

ˈbɑːmər

A military aircraft that drops bombs during flight — a stealth bomber struck the military base.

The bomber flew over enemy territory at midnight.

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bombers

ˈbɑːmərz

A military aircraft that drops bombs during flight — military bombers destroyed the enemy base.

The bombers flew over the target at midnight.

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bombs

bɑmz

An explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions — the enemy dropped bombs on the city.

The enemy dropped bombs on the city.

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bones

boʊnz

The hard parts of the body that form the skeleton of humans and animals, made — dogs love to chew on bones.

The doctor examined my bones.

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bonnet

ˈbɑːnɪt

A hat tied under the chin — the car's bonnet was dented in the accident.

The baby wore a pink bonnet to match her dress.

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bonnets

ˈbɑːnɪts

A hat tied under the chin — the baby looked adorable in her new bonnet.

The baby looked adorable in her new bonnet.

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bookcases

ˈbʊkkeɪsɪz

A piece of furniture with shelves for storing books — I bought two bookcases for my new apartment.

The bookcases in the library are full of old novels.

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bookend

ˈbʊkend

A heavy object or support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them — she bought a decorative bookend to match her study.

She bought a decorative bookend to match her study.

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