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Objects & Tools — Lesson 5
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bomb
bɑːm
An explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions — the bomb exploded in the city center.
The bomb exploded in the city center.
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fence
fɛns
A barrier that serves to enclose an area — the dog jumped over the fence.
The dog jumped over the fence.
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theater
ˈθiːətər
A building or place where plays, films, or other performances are shown for an audience — the movie theater was very crowded.
We went to the theater to see a musical.
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pistol
ˈpɪstəl
A firearm that is held and fired with one hand — she fired three shots from her pistol.
He drew his pistol and aimed at the target.
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plate
pleɪt
A flat, usually circular dish used for serving or eating food — the plate is full of delicious food.
The plate is full of delicious food.
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pump
pʌmp
A mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction — I need a bike pump to inflate my tires.
The water pump in the basement isn't working.
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wheel
wiːl
A circular object that rotates on an axis, used in vehicles and other machines — he turned the wheel to steer the car.
The car has four wheels.
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silk
sɪlk
A fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae — the scarf is made of pure silk from China.
She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.
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cellar
ˈselɚ
An underground room or space beneath a building, typically used for storage — we keep old furniture in the cellar.
Our house has a wine cellar in the basement.
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wire
waɪr
Ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc — be careful, that wire is live.
The electrician ran a wire through the wall.
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candle
ˈkændəl
Stick of wax with a wick in the middle — the candle flickered in the breeze.
She lit a candle for the dinner table.
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glove
ɡlʌv
A covering for the hand with separate sections for each finger, typically made — the baseball player wears a glove to catch the ball.
I need a new pair of gloves for winter.
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