▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 10

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central

ˈsɛntrəl

Relating to the center or middle of something — she plays a central role in the project.

The city center has many shops and restaurants.

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chair

tʃer

A piece of furniture with a seat and legs, designed for one person to sit on — please sit on this chair.

Please sit on this chair.

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chamber

ˈtʃeɪmbər

A natural or artificial enclosed space — the jury filed into the chamber.

The king entered his private chamber.

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chimney

ˈtʃɪmni

A vertical structure on top of a building that allows smoke and gases to — the chimney is very tall.

Smoke was rising from the chimney.

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cigar

sɪˈɡɑːr

A roll of tobacco for smoking — he smoked a Cuban cigar after dinner.

He smoked a Cuban cigar after dinner.

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circuit

ˈsɜːrkɪt

An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow — the racing circuit is very challenging.

The electrician checked the circuit for faults.

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classic

ˈklæsɪk

A creation of the highest excellence — she wore a classic black dress.

This is a classic example of good design.

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classroom

ˈklæs.ruːm

A room in a school where lessons take place — students learning computer studies spend two days each week in a computer lab and four days in the classroom.

Students learning computer studies spend two days each week in a computer lab and four days in the classroom.

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clock

klɑːk

A device for measuring and showing time , usually found in or on a building and — the clock began to strike twelve.

We have an antique clock on our mantelpiece .

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cloth

klɔːθ

A thick, soft material made from cotton, wool, or other fibers, used for making — she wore a dress made of silk cloth.

She wore a dress made of silk cloth.

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clothes

kloʊðz

Things such as dresses and trousers that you wear to cover , protect , or — I'm just putting my clothes on.

She usually wears smart clothes.

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coat

koʊt

An outer piece of clothing with sleeves that is worn over other clothes — do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze.

Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze .

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