▸ Specimen Drawer
Objects & Tools — Lesson 66
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brim
brɪm
The top edge of a vessel or other container — the coffee cup was filled to the brim.
The coffee cup was filled to the brim.
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brims
brɪmz
The top edge of a vessel or other container — the straw hat's brims were slightly curled.
She wore a hat with wide brims to protect her face from the sun.
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briquet
brɪˈkɛt
A block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel — we used a briquet to start the campfire.
He placed a few briquets on the fire to keep warm.
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briquette
brɪ.ˈkɛt
A block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel — we learned the word "briquette" in class.
We learned the word "briquette" in class.
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bristle
ˈbrɪsəl
A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic — the brush is made of natural hog bristles.
The brush is made of natural hog bristles.
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bristles
ˈbrɪsəlz
A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic — bristles grew along the stem of the plant.
The hedgehog's bristles pricked my hand when I touched it.
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britches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
Informal term for breeches — she bought new britches for the outdoor event.
He wore brown leather britches for the riding lesson.
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broach
broʊtʃ
A decorative pin worn by women — she was reluctant to broach the topic with her boss.
He finally broached the subject of marriage.
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broadcloth
ˈbrɑːdklɔθ
A densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish — he ordered a coat made of broadcloth.
He ordered a coat made of broadcloth.
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broadloom
ˈbrɔdlum
A carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams — the manufacturer produces broadloom in rolls up to 15 feet wide.
We installed broadloom throughout the hallway for a seamless look.
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broadsword
ˈbrɔdsɔːrd
A sword with a wide, straight blade, typically double-edged at the point, used — the Scottish warrior raised his broadsword high above his head.
The Scottish warrior raised his broadsword high above his head.
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brocade
brəˈkeɪd
Thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern — she wore a brocade jacket to the gala.
The wedding dress was made of elegant brocade.
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