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Objects & Tools — Lesson 77

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carpets

ˈkɑːrpɪts

Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) — the carpets need vacuuming.

We bought new carpets for the bedrooms.

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carport

ˈkɑːrpɔːrt

Garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles — we built a carport next to the garage.

We built a carport next to the garage.

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carriages

ˈkærɪdʒɪz

A railcar where passengers ride — the train has ten carriages.

The train has ten carriages.

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carryall

ˈkæriˌɔːl

A capacious bag or basket — the carryall was so full that she could barely lift it.

She packed her carryall with clothes for the weekend trip.

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cars

kɑːɹz

A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine — I love fast cars.

Cars are parked along the street.

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cart

kɑrt

A heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal — we need a cart to move these boxes.

The farmer loaded the vegetables onto the cart.

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carts

kɑrts

A heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal — we need more carts to move all these boxes.

The shopping carts are outside the supermarket.

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cartridge

ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ

A cartridge is a cylindrical container holding something that can be replaced — I need to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer.

I need to buy a new ink cartridge for my printer.

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cartridges

ˈkɑrtrɪdʒɪz

Cartridges are removable containers that hold a substance (such as ink, toner — the game comes with two cartridges.

I need to buy new ink cartridges for my printer.

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carving

ˈkɑːrvɪŋ

The art or craft of cutting and shaping wood, stone, or other materials to — he specializes in stone carving.

She learned carving from her grandmother.

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carvings

ˈkɑːrvɪŋz

Decorative shapes or patterns cut into wood, stone, or other materials, often — the ancient temple features beautiful stone carvings.

The ancient temple features beautiful stone carvings.

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casement

ˈkeɪsmənt

A window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) — the casement window caught the morning breeze.

The old cottage had beautiful wooden casements.

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