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Objects & Tools — Lesson 43

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arboretum

ˌɑrbəˈriːtəm

A facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition — she volunteers at the local arboretum every weekend.

We visited the university arboretum to study native tree species.

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arcade

ɑːrˈkeɪd

A covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side — kids love spending time at the arcade downtown.

We walked through the arcade to get to the other side of the street.

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arcades

ɑrˈkeɪdz

A covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side — paris is famous for its elegant glass arcades.

The shopping arcade has many boutique stores.

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architecture

ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər

An architectural product or work — she studied architecture at university.

She studied architecture at university.

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archway

ˈɑːrtʃweɪ

A passageway under a curved masonry construction — the ancient archway was covered in ivy.

We walked through the archway into the garden.

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ark

ɑːrk

(in the Bible ) a large wooden ship built by Noah in order to save his family — many Ethiopians believe that Aksum is home to the Ark of the Covenant.

Many Ethiopians believe that Aksum is home to the Ark of the Covenant.

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armament

ˈɑːrmərmənt

Weaponry used by military or naval force — nuclear armament remains a controversial topic worldwide.

The country increased its armament in response to the threat.

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armaments

ˈɑːrməmənts

Weaponry used by military or naval force — the treaty called for a reduction in armaments.

The country increased its armaments in response to the threat.

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armature

ˈɑrmətʃər

Coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field — the armature rotates rapidly inside the magnetic field.

The armature rotates rapidly inside the magnetic field.

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armchair

ˈɑːrm.tʃer

Chair with a support on each side for arms — the cat likes to sleep on the armchair.

She sat in the armchair and read a book.

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