▸ Specimen Drawer
Objects & Tools — Lesson 78
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cashmere
ˈkæʃmɪr
A soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat — the cashmere coat feels incredibly soft.
She bought a cashmere sweater for the winter.
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casing
ˈkeɪsɪŋ
The housing or outer covering of something — the computer casing is made of plastic.
The computer casing is made of plastic.
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casings
ˈkeɪ.sɪŋz
The housing or outer covering of something — the bullet casings were found at the crime scene.
The sausage casings are made of natural intestine.
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casinos
kəˈsiːnoʊz
A public building for gambling and entertainment — many tourists visit the casinos in Las Vegas.
The new casino opened downtown last week.
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casket
ˈkæskɪt
Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated — the family placed the casket on the altar.
The family placed the casket on the altar.
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caskets
ˈkæskɪts
Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated — the family kept the heirlooms in a wooden casket.
The family kept the heirlooms in a wooden casket.
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cassettes
kəˈsɛts
A container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video — she bought a collection of vintage cassettes from a thrift store.
I found my old cassette player in the attic.
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castanets
kæsˈtænɪts
A percussion instrument consisting of two small rounded pieces of wood or — he learned to play the castanets as a child in Seville.
The dancer clicked her castanets rhythmically during the flamenco performance.
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casting
kæstɪŋ
Object formed by a mold — the bronze statue was created by casting.
The bronze statue was created by casting.
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castings
ˈkæstɪŋz
Object formed by a mold — we ordered custom castings for the new machine design.
The factory produces steel castings for the automotive industry.
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castles
ˈkæsəlz
A large and stately mansion — there are many famous castles in Europe.
There are many famous castles in Europe.
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catacomb
ˈkætəkoʊmz
An underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) — the ancient Roman catacombs stretch for miles beneath the city.
The ancient Roman catacombs stretch for miles beneath the city.
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