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Objects & Tools — Lesson 80

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ceilings

ˈsiːlɪŋz

The overhead upper surface of a covered space — we painted the ceilings white.

The ceilings in this building are very high.

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cellars

ˈselərz

Cellars are underground rooms or spaces beneath a building, typically used for — the old castle has secret cellars beneath it.

The house has a wine cellar in the basement.

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cello

ˈtʃɛloʊ

A large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing — the cello produces a rich, warm sound.

She has been playing the cello since she was eight years old.

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cellophane

ˈseləfeɪn

A thin, transparent sheet made from cellulose, used for wrapping gifts, food — the chocolates came in small cellophane bags.

She wrapped the present in colorful cellophane.

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cells

sɛlz

Any small compartment — this battery has six cells inside.

The human body contains billions of cells.

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centrifuge

ˈsentɹəfjuːdʒ

An apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension — spin the samples in the centrifuge at 3000 rpm.

The laboratory uses a centrifuge to separate blood components.

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centrifuges

sɛnˈtrɪfjʊdʒɪz

An apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension — the laboratory uses centrifuges to separate blood components.

The laboratory uses centrifuges to separate blood components.

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chains

ˈtʃeɪnz

Metal shackles; for hands or legs — the prisoner was held in chains.

The prisoner was held in chains.

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chairs

tʃerz

A seat for one person, with a support for the back — these wooden chairs are very old.

There are three chairs around the table.

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chaise

ʃeɪz

A long chair; for reclining — we hired a chaise to travel through the countryside.

She stretched out on the chaise by the swimming pool.

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chalet

ʃəˈleɪ

A Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style — they built a chalet near the lake.

We stayed in a cozy chalet in the mountains.

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chalets

ʃæˈleɪ

A Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style — the chalets in the Swiss Alps attract many tourists.

The chalets in the Swiss Alps attract many tourists.

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