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Objects & Tools — Lesson 49

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bangles

bæŋɡəlz

Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration — the bangles jingled as she danced.

She wore colorful bangles on her wrists.

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banister

ˈbænɪstər

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling — the wooden banister needs to be repainted.

She held onto the banister as she climbed the stairs.

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banisters

ˈbænɪstɚz

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling — the banisters were painted white.

She held the banisters as she climbed the stairs.

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banjo

ˈbændʒoʊ

A stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body — he played a song on his banjo.

He played a song on his banjo.

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banjos

ˈbændʒoʊz

A stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body — he plays banjos in a bluegrass band.

He plays banjos in a bluegrass band.

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banners

ˈbænərz

Long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising — the school banners hung in the hallway.

Protesters carried colorful banners through the streets.

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bar

bɑːr

A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter — the bar closed at midnight.

Let's meet at a bar after work.

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barbell

bɑɹ.bɛl

A bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting — he lifted the barbell with great effort.

He lifted the barbell with great effort.

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barbells

ˈbɑːrbɛlz

A bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting — I lift barbells at the gym to build muscle.

I lift barbells at the gym to build muscle.

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barbershop

ˈbɑːrbərʃɑːp

A shop where men can get their hair cut — the barbershop is on Main Street.

I went to the barbershop yesterday.

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barbershops

ˈbɑrbərʃɑps

A shop where men can get their hair cut — there are three barbershops on this street.

I go to the barbershops every two weeks for a haircut.

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barbiturate

bɑ.ˈrbɪ.tʃɚ.ət

Organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal — I bought a new barbiturate at the store.

I bought a new barbiturate at the store.

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