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Objects & Tools — Lesson 76

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capillaries

kəˈpɪləriz

A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action — the walls of capillaries are only one cell thick.

Oxygen passes from the capillaries into the cells.

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capitol

ˈkæpɪtəl

A building occupied by a state legislature — tourists visit the Capitol every day.

The Capitol dome is made of cast iron.

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caps

kæps

A tight-fitting headdress — he keeps his caps in the closet.

I bought three new caps for the summer.

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capstan

ˈkæpstən

A rotating vertical drum used on ships and docks to pull ropes, cables, or — the crew gathered around the capstan to raise the heavy anchor.

The crew gathered around the capstan to raise the heavy anchor.

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capsules

ˈkæpsəlz

A small container — I take two capsules every morning with water.

The doctor prescribed capsules for the infection.

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carafe

kəˈræf

A bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water — please bring a carafe of water.

Please bring a carafe of water.

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carbine

ˈkɑːrbaɪn

Light automatic rifle — he received training on the new military carbine model.

The soldier carried a carbine instead of a full-sized rifle.

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carburetor

kɑrbəˌreɪtər

Mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion — my grandfather taught me how to tune a carburetor.

The carburetor needs to be adjusted for the engine to run smoothly.

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cardigans

ˈkɑːrdɪɡənz

Knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper — I bought a new blue cardigan for autumn.

I bought a new blue cardigan for autumn.

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cargoes

ˈkɑːrɡoʊz

Goods carried by a large vehicle — the cargoes were unloaded at the port.

The ship carried cargoes from Asia to Europe.

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carousel

ˌkærəˈzɛl

A conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers — I waited by the luggage carousel for my bags.

The children rode the carousel at the fairground.

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carpeting

ˈkɑːrpɪtɪŋ

Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) — he installed the carpeting himself.

We need new carpeting for the living room.

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