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Objects & Tools — Lesson 47

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baffles

ˈbæfəlz

A flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy — the sudden change in policy baffles everyone.

The sudden change in policy baffles everyone.

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bag

bæɡ

A soft container made out of paper or thin plastic , and open at the top , used — a paper / plastic bag.

a paper / plastic bag

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bagging

ˈbæɡɪŋ

Coarse fabric used for bags or sacks — she was responsible for the bagging of all the gifts.

The bagging of groceries at the supermarket took only a few minutes.

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bagpipe

ˈbæɡpaɪp

A musical instrument consisting of a bag with pipes attached — he learned to play the bagpipe at university.

The Scottish soldier played a melancholy tune on his bagpipe.

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bagpipes

ˈbæɡpaɪps

Bagpipes are a traditional wind instrument with a flexible bag filled with air — the Scottish soldier played the bagpipes at the ceremony.

The Scottish soldier played the bagpipes at the ceremony.

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bags

bæɡ

A flexible container with a single opening — I hadn't even packed my bags.

a paper / plastic bag

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bakeries

ˈbeɪkəriz

A workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold — the bakeries in Paris are famous.

There are three bakeries on my street.

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balconies

ˈbalkəniz

An upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium — our apartment has a balcony with a nice view.

Our apartment has a balcony with a nice view.

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bale

beɪl

A large bundle bound for storage or transport — a bale of cotton weighs about 200 kilograms.

The farmer loaded the bales of hay onto the truck.

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bales

beɪlz

A large bundle bound for storage or transport — we loaded the bales of cotton onto the truck.

The farmer stored several bales of hay in the barn.

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ball

bɔl

A round object used in games and sports, typically kicked, thrown, or hit — he bounced the ball on the floor.

The children are playing with a ball in the park.

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ballast

ˈbæləst

Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship — ballast was dumped to lighten the aircraft for takeoff.

The ship took on extra ballast before entering the rough waters.

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