▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 44

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armhole

ˈɑːrmhoʊl

A hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached — can you help me fix this armhole?

The armhole on this jacket is too tight.

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armor

ˈɑrmər

Protective covering made of metal and used in combat — the knight wore shining armor into battle.

The knight wore shining armor into battle.

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armrest

ˈɑːrmrest

A support for the arm — she put her cup on the armrest of the sofa.

She put her cup on the armrest of the sofa.

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arms

ɑːrmz

Weapons considered collectively — the rope burned my arms.

She carried the baby in her arms.

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arrowhead

ˈæroʊhed

The pointed head or striking tip of an arrow — the arrowhead was made of sharp flint.

The arrowhead was made of sharp flint.

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arrowheads

ˈæroʊhɛdz

The pointed head or striking tip of an arrow — he collected arrowheads along the riverbank.

The museum displays arrowheads from various Native American tribes.

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arsenal

ˈɑːrsənl

All the weapons and equipment that a country has — the country has a massive arsenal of nuclear weapons.

The police discovered an arsenal of weapons in the basement.

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arsenals

ˈɑːrsənəlz

All the weapons and equipment that a country has — the government maintains several arsenals across the country.

The government maintains several arsenals across the country.

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artillery

ɑːrˈtɪləri

Large but transportable armament — he served in the artillery division during the war.

The artillery bombarded the enemy positions for several hours.

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ashtrays

ˈæʃtreɪz

A receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes — there were several dirty ashtrays on the table.

Please empty the ashtrays before the guests arrive.

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aspirin

ˈæspərɪn

A medication used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation — aspirin can help reduce a fever.

I took an aspirin for my headache.

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assemblies

əˈsɛmbəlz

A group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit — the student assemblies are held every Monday morning.

The student assemblies are held every Monday morning.

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