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Objects & Tools — Lesson 65

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breech

briːtʃ

Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded — she had a breech birth with her first child.

The doctor said the baby was in a breech position.

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breeches

ˈbriːtʃɪz

Trousers ending above the knee — the cavalry soldiers wore leather breeches.

He wore brown breeches for the horseback ride.

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brewery

ˈbruːəri

A plant where beer is brewed by fermentation — he works at the brewery.

The brewery is located by the river.

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bricks

brɪks

Small rectangular blocks made of baked clay or concrete, used in building — the old house was made of red bricks.

He stacked the bricks carefully to build a wall.

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brickwork

ˈbrɪkwɜːrk

Masonry done with bricks and mortar — the brickwork on this wall needs urgent repair.

The old church has beautiful brickwork on its exterior.

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bridgework

ˈbrɪdʒwɜrk

A denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth — my bridgework has lasted for over ten years with proper care.

The dentist recommended bridgework to fill the gap between my two front teeth.

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bridle

ˈbraɪdl

A set of straps and metal parts worn on a horse's head, used to control the animal — she placed the bridle on the horse's head.

She placed the bridle on the horse's head.

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bridles

ˈbraɪdlz

The straps and metal parts placed around a horse's head to control and guide it — the bridles hung on the hooks in the stable.

The bridles hung on the hooks in the stable.

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briefcase

ˈbrif.keɪs

A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books — the briefcase was filled with papers.

He placed the contract in his briefcase.

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briefcases

ˈbriːfkeɪsɪz

A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books — many professionals carry briefcases to work.

Many professionals carry briefcases to work.

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briefs

briːfs

Short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts) — he bought new briefs at the department store.

He bought new briefs at the department store.

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brig

brɪɡ

Two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts — the old brig sailed gracefully across the harbor.

The old brig sailed gracefully across the harbor.

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