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Objects & Tools — Lesson 37

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adz

ædz

An edge tool used to cut and shape wood — the carpenter used an adz to shape the rough wooden beam.

The carpenter used an adz to shape the rough wooden beam.

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aggregate

ˈæɡrɪɡət

The whole amount — in aggregate, the figures show a positive trend.

The research aggregated data from multiple sources.

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airfield

ˈerfiːld

A place where planes take off and land — the airfield was temporarily closed due to heavy fog.

The airfield was temporarily closed due to heavy fog.

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airfields

ˈɛrfiːldz

A place where planes take off and land — small airfields often serve remote communities.

The military airfields were heavily fortified during the war.

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airframe

ˈɛr.freɪm

The framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines) — the airframe suffered minor damage in the turbulence.

The airframe suffered minor damage in the turbulence.

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airliner

ˈɛrlaɪnər

A commercial airplane that carries passengers — the airliner departed on time despite the bad weather.

The airliner departed on time despite the bad weather.

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airliners

ˈɛrlaɪnərz

A commercial airplane that carries passengers — many airliners fly over the Atlantic Ocean every day.

Many airliners fly over the Atlantic Ocean every day.

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airlines

ˈɛrlaɪnz

A hose that carries air under pressure — budget airlines often charge extra for baggage.

Several airlines offer direct flights from London to New York.

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airlock

ˈɛrlɑːk

A chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure — the submarine has a secure airlock system.

The astronauts entered the airlock before their spacewalk.

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airplane

ˈerpleɪn

An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets — I took an airplane to New York.

The airplane landed safely at the airport.

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airplanes

ˈɛrpleɪnz

An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets — the airplanes are flying in the sky.

The airplanes are flying in the sky.

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airports

ˈɛrpɔːrts

Airports are large areas of land where aircraft can land and take off, with — london has several major airports.

London has several major airports.

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