▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 4

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block

blɑːk

A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) — he cut the block of ice into pieces.

The child played with wooden blocks.

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base

beɪs

Installation from which a military force initiates operations — the statue has a very strong base.

The statue has a very strong base.

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vehicle

ˈviːɪkəl

A conveyance that transports people or objects — the vehicle needs fuel to work.

The vehicle is parked outside the building.

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boat

boʊt

A boat is a small vehicle used for traveling on water — the boat is on the lake.

The boat is on the lake.

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sleeve

sliːv

The part of a garment that covers all or part of a person's arm — he pulled her sleeve to get her attention.

She rolled up her sleeves before cooking.

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bowl

boʊl

A round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids — she put the soup in a large bowl.

The cat drinks from its bowl.

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laboratory

ˈlæbərətɔːri

A workplace for the conduct of scientific research — the scientists work in the laboratory every day.

The scientists work in the laboratory every day.

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cake

keɪk

A block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) — chocolate / sponge cake.

Would you like a piece of/a slice of/some cake?

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shower

ˈʃaʊr

A device in a bathroom that sprays water over your body for washing, or a short — the shower is broken.

I take a shower every morning.

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panel

ˈpænəl

A flat or curved piece of wood, metal, or other material that forms part of a — the control panel is on the left side of the dashboard.

The control panel is on the left side of the dashboard.

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barrel

ˈbærəl

A tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired — he rolled the barrel down the hill.

The wine was stored in old wooden barrels.

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temple

ˈtem.pəl

Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity — the temple is over 500 years old.

We visited an ancient temple in Japan.

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