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Objects & Tools — Lesson 92

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converter

kənˈvɜrtər

A device for changing one substance or form or state into another — this software acts as a file format converter.

The converter changed the AC current to DC power.

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convertible

kənˈvɜːrtɪbəl

A car that has top that can be folded or removed — this hotel room has a convertible sofa.

This hotel room has a convertible sofa.

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convertibles

kənˈvɜrtɪbəlz

A car that has top that can be folded or removed — convertibles are popular in warm climates.

He drove a red convertible along the coast.

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cooker

ˈkʊkɚ

A utensil for cooking — the cooker is new.

Put the pot on the cooker.

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cookers

ˈkʊkərz

A utensil for cooking — we need to replace the old cookers.

The new cookers in the kitchen are very efficient.

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cooler

ˈkuːlər

A refrigerator for cooling liquids — the camping cooler kept our food fresh for two days.

We packed sandwiches and drinks in the cooler for the beach.

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coolers

ˈkuːlərz

A refrigerator for cooling liquids — we packed drinks in the cooler for the beach trip.

We packed drinks in the cooler for the beach trip.

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copes

koʊps

Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall — she copes with the pressure of her job surprisingly well.

She copes with the pressure of her job surprisingly well.

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copier

ˈkɑpiər

Apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material — this copier can make double-sided copies.

The office needs a new copier for the reception area.

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copiers

ˈkɑːpiərz

Apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material — the office has three new copiers.

The office has three new copiers.

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coping

ˈkoʊpɪŋ

Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall — the coping on the garden wall has started to crack.

The coping on the garden wall has started to crack.

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cordite

ˈkɔːrdaɪt

A type of smokeless powder used as a propellant in firearms and artillery — the soldiers loaded their rifles with cordite cartridges.

The soldiers loaded their rifles with cordite cartridges.

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