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Objects & Tools — Lesson 55
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bethel
ˈbeθəl
A house of worship (especially one for sailors) — abraham journeyed to Bethel after leaving Ur.
Abraham journeyed to Bethel after leaving Ur.
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bevel
ˈbevəl
Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees — set the saw blade to a 45-degree bevel.
The carpenter cut a bevel on the edge of the table.
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bevels
ˈbevəlz
Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees — this machine bevels glass sheets with great precision.
The carpenter bevels the edges of the table for a decorative finish.
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bib
bɪb
Top part of an apron; covering the chest — the baby needs a clean bib.
The baby needs a clean bib.
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bicycles
ˈbaɪsɪkəlz
A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals — he bought two new bicycles last week.
Many children ride their bicycles to school.
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bidet
bɪˈdeɪ
A basin for washing genitals and anal area — she wasn't sure how to use the bidet.
The hotel bathroom had both a toilet and a bidet.
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bier
bɪr
A coffin along with its stand — he laid the wreath upon the bier.
The coffin was placed on the bier.
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bifocals
bɪˈfɒkəlz
Eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision — she wore bifocals to help her read.
She wore bifocals to help her read.
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bike
baɪk
A motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame — can you ride a bike?
I ride my bike to school every day.
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bikes
baɪks
A motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame — I have two bikes.
I have two bikes.
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bilges
bɪldʒɪz
In a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side — the ship's bilges needed pumping out.
The bilges were flooded with seawater.
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billboards
ˈbɪlbɔːrdz
Large outdoor signboard — the billboards were changed to show the new movie.
The billboards along the highway advertise many different products.
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