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Objects & Tools — Lesson 73

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cages

ˈkeɪ.dʒɪz

An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept — the birds sing from their cages.

The birds sing from their cages.

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caisson

ˈkeɪ.sən

An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome — I bought a new caisson at the store.

I bought a new caisson at the store.

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cakes

keɪks

A block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) — the children ate cakes at the party.

I bought three cakes from the bakery.

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calico

ˈkælɪkoʊ

Coarse cloth with a bright print — the calico cat sat in the window sill.

The dress was made of bright calico with floral patterns.

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caliper

ˈkælɪpər

A measuring instrument with two adjustable arms or jaws, used for measuring the — the mechanic used a caliper to measure the brake disc thickness.

The mechanic used a caliper to measure the brake disc thickness.

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calipers

ˈkæləpɚz

A measuring instrument with two adjustable jaws, used to measure the distance — vernier calipers provide very precise measurements.

The engineer used calipers to measure the thickness of the metal plate.

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calorimeter

kæləˈrɪmɪtər

A measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat — the calorimeter detected a small temperature increase during the reaction.

The chemist used a calorimeter to determine the energy content of the food sample.

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cambric

ˈkeɪmbrik

A finely woven white linen — the dress was made of delicate cambric.

The dress was made of delicate cambric.

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camcorder

ˈkæmˌkɔːrdər

A portable television camera and videocassette recorder — he bought a new camcorder for his vacation.

He bought a new camcorder for his vacation.

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camcorders

ˈkæmkɔːrdərz

A portable television camera and videocassette recorder — many tourists carry camcorders to film their trips abroad.

Many tourists carry camcorders to film their trips abroad.

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cameo

ˈkæmioʊ

Engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) — he collects cameo brooches from the Victorian era.

The director surprised fans with a cameo by the famous actor in the final scene.

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cameras

ˈkæmərəz

Devices used to take photographs or record videos, consisting of a box with a — I bought two new cameras for my trip.

I bought two new cameras for my trip.

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