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Objects & Tools — Lesson 52

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bathrobes

bæθroʊbz

A loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim — I wrapped myself in a warm bathrobe after my shower.

I wrapped myself in a warm bathrobe after my shower.

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bathrooms

ˈbæθruːmz

Bathrooms are rooms in a house or building that contain a toilet and often a — there are two bathrooms in my apartment.

There are two bathrooms in my apartment.

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baths

bæθs

Baths are public bathing facilities where people can wash themselves, often — many cities still have public baths.

The Roman baths are very popular with tourists.

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bathtub

ˈbæθtʌb

A relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body — I filled the bathtub with warm water.

I filled the bathtub with warm water.

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bathtubs

ˈbæθtʌbz

A relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body — the hotel has marble bathtubs in every room.

The hotel has marble bathtubs in every room.

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batik

bəˈtɪk

A dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted — she wore a beautiful batik dress to the ceremony.

She wore a beautiful batik dress to the ceremony.

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baton

bəˈtɑːn

A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir — the police officer carried a baton at his side.

The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra fell silent.

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batons

bəˈtɑːnz

A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir — police officers in some countries carry batons on their belts.

The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.

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battleship

ˈbætəlˌʃɪp

Large and heavily armoured warship — the battleship sailed into the harbor.

The battleship sailed into the harbor.

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battleships

ˈbætəlʃɪps

Large and heavily armoured warship — the fleet included several battleships.

The fleet included several battleships.

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bayonet

ˈbeɪənət

A knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon — he was wounded by a bayonet during the battle.

The soldier fixed his bayonet before the charge.

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bayonets

ˈbejənɪts

A knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon — the soldiers fixed their bayonets before going into battle.

The soldiers fixed their bayonets before going into battle.

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