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Objects & Tools — Lesson 72

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cab

kæb

A compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits — I called a cab to get to the airport.

I called a cab to get to the airport.

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cabaret

ˌkæbəˈreɪ

A form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, dance, or drama, typically — we went to a cabaret show in Paris last summer.

We went to a cabaret show in Paris last summer.

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cabinets

ˈkæbənɪts

Pieces of furniture with shelves and doors, used for storing things — the kitchen cabinets are made of wood.

The kitchen cabinets are made of wood.

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cabins

ˈkæbɪnz

Small room on a ship or boat where people sleep — several cabins were damaged during the storm.

We rented two cabins near the lake for the weekend.

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caboose

kəˈbuːs

The area for food preparation on a ship — the crew watched the tracks from the caboose window.

The conductor worked from the caboose at the end of the freight train.

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cabs

kæbz

A compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits — cabs were waiting outside the hotel.

We took a cab to the airport.

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cache

kæʃ

A hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) — she kept a cache of snacks in her desk.

He uncovered a cache of weapons hidden in the basement.

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caches

kæʃɪz

A hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) — squirrels create caches of nuts to survive the winter months.

The archaeologists discovered caches of ancient coins buried underground.

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caddy

ˈkædi

A can for storing tea — the caddy carried my clubs for all eighteen holes.

The caddy carried my clubs for all eighteen holes.

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cafes

kæˈfeɪz

A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold — we met at one of the cafés on the high street.

We met at one of the cafés on the high street.

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cafeteria

kæfəˈtɛriə

A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier — I bought a sandwich at the cafeteria.

The school cafeteria serves lunch at noon.

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cafeterias

kæfəˈtɪriəz

A restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier — the university has a large cafeteria with many food options.

The university has a large cafeteria with many food options.

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