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Objects & Tools — Lesson 64

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bracing

ˈbreɪ.sɪŋ

A structural member used to stiffen a framework — the bracing sea air made us feel alive again.

We went for a bracing walk along the cliff path.

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braiding

ˈbreɪ.dɪŋ

Trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains — she learned braiding from her mother when she was young.

She learned braiding from her mother when she was young.

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brainchild

ˈbreɪn.tʃaɪld

A product of your creative thinking and work — the new museum was the brainchild of the mayor.

The new museum was the brainchild of the mayor.

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brakes

breɪks

Parts of a vehicle that slow it down or stop it by pressing against the wheels — press the brakes to slow down.

Press the brakes to slow down.

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bras

bræz

An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts — the bras are on sale this week.

She bought three new bras at the store.

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brassiere

brəˈzɪr

An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts — she adjusted the straps of her brassiere.

She bought a new brassiere at the department store.

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brazier

ˈbreɪziər

A metal container for a fire, typically used outdoors to provide warmth or for — we sat around the brazier on the cold winter evening.

We sat around the brazier on the cold winter evening.

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braziers

ˈbreɪʒərz

A brazier is a metal container or bowl designed to hold burning coals or an — old iron braziers were common in medieval times.

The garden brazier kept us warm during the cool evening.

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breakable

ˈbreɪkəbəl

An article that is fragile and easily broken — be careful with that breakable glass vase.

Be careful with that breakable glass vase.

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breakwater

ˈbreɪkwɔːtər

A structure built along a coast or in a harbor to protect the shore or vessels — they built a breakwater to protect the new marina.

The breakwater prevented the waves from damaging the boats.

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breastplate

ˈbrestpleɪt

Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass — the knight wore a shiny breastplate into battle.

The knight wore a shiny breastplate into battle.

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breathalyzer

ˈbrɛθəlaɪzər

A device used by police to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's breath — if you fail the breathalyzer test, you could lose your license.

The police officer asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer.

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