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Objects & Tools — Lesson 88
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collars
ˈkɑːlərz
A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over — his shirt has a blue collar.
His shirt has a blue collar.
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collectible
kəˈlektɪbəl
Things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) — my brother has a collection of rare collectible coins.
My brother has a collection of rare collectible coins.
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collectibles
kəˈlektɪbəlz
Things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) — she sells collectibles online at reasonable prices.
My grandfather has a collection of vintage coins and other collectibles.
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colonnade
ˌkɑːləˈneɪd
Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns — we walked through the marble colonnade.
The palace features a grand colonnade along its entrance.
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colors
ˈkʌl·ərz
A flag that shows its nationality — the hill glows with autumnal colors.
The hill glows with autumnal colors.
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comb
koʊm
A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair — she keeps a comb in her purse.
I need a comb to brush my hair.
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combines
kəmˈbaɪnz
Harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field — he combines his job with studying for a degree.
She combines sugar and flour to make the batter.
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combs
koʊmz
A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair — she keeps several combs in her bathroom.
She keeps several combs in her bathroom.
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commissary
ˈkɑːmɪseri
A retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel) — the soldiers went to the commissary to buy snacks during their break.
The soldiers went to the commissary to buy snacks during their break.
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commode
kəˈmoʊd
A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination — the commode has wheels so it can be moved easily.
The nurse brought a commode next to the patient's bed.
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commodities
kəˈmɑːdətiz
Articles of commerce — oil and gold are important commodities in global trade.
Oil and gold are important commodities in global trade.
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commodity
kəˈmɑːdəɾi
Articles of commerce — water is increasingly being treated as a scarce commodity.
Oil is one of the most important commodities traded globally.
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