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Objects & Tools — Lesson 89
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commuter
kəˈmjuːtər
A person who travels regularly between home and work or school, typically by — my brother is a commuter and travels to London every day.
My brother is a commuter and travels to London every day.
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commuters
kəˈmjuːɾərz
People who travel regularly between their home and place of work, typically — many commuters spend hours traveling each day.
The morning train is always packed with commuters.
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compacts
ˈkɑːmpækts
A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse — many compacts come with a small mirror inside.
She opened her compact to check her makeup.
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compartment
kəmˈpɑːrtmənt
A space into which an area is subdivided — I keep my socks in the bottom drawer compartment.
She put her phone in the glove compartment of the car.
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compartments
kəmˈpɑrtmənts
A space into which an area is subdivided — there are several storage compartments in this cabinet.
There are several storage compartments in this cabinet.
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compasses
ˈkʌmpəsɪz
Navigational instrument for finding directions — the compasses are in the pencil case.
I need a pair of compasses to draw this circle.
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compresses
kəmˈprɛsɪz
Press something together so that it becomes smaller or more dense — the machine compresses the cardboard into bales.
The machine compresses the cardboard into bales.
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compressor
kəmˈprɛsɚ
A mechanical device that compresses gasses — we need to replace the compressor in our refrigerator.
The air compressor in the garage is very loud when it starts up.
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computers
kəmˈpjuːtərz
A machine for performing calculations automatically — many offices have several computers for their employees.
Many offices have several computers for their employees.
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concertina
kənˈsɜːrtɪnə
Coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle — she played a lively tune on her concertina.
She played a lively tune on her concertina.
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condenser
kənˈdensɚ
An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge — the optical condenser focuses light onto the specimen.
The condenser in this refrigerator uses a coolant to remove heat.
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condo
ˈkɑːndoʊ
One of the dwelling units in a condominium — I just bought a condo near downtown.
I just bought a condo near downtown.
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