▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 63

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bower

ˈbaʊɚ

A framework that supports climbing plants — we sat in the bower to escape the afternoon heat.

We sat in the bower to escape the afternoon heat.

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bowers

ˈbaʊərz

A framework that supports climbing plants — we sat in the bower and enjoyed the cool shade.

We sat in the bower and enjoyed the cool shade.

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bowline

ˈboʊlɪn

A loop knot that neither slips nor jams — the sailor tied a bowline to secure the rope to the dock.

The sailor tied a bowline to secure the rope to the dock.

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bows

boʊz

A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces — the ship hit an iceberg at the bows.

The passengers waved from the bows of the ferry.

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bowsprit

ˈbaʊsprɪt

A spar projecting from the bow of a vessel — the crew secured the ropes to the bowsprit.

The ship's bowsprit was bent after the storm.

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bowstring

ˈboʊ.strɪŋ

The string of an archer's bow — the old bowstring snapped during the competition.

He carefully attached the new bowstring to his recurve bow.

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box

bɑːks

A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid — I put the books in a box.

I put the books in a box.

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boxers

ˈbɑːksərz

Underpants worn by men — she gave him boxers as a gift.

He bought new boxers at the store.

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boxes

bɑːks

A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid — a cardboard box.

a cardboard box

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bracelet

ˈbreɪslət

A decorative band or chain worn around the wrist as an ornament — the bracelet had small diamonds on it.

She wore a silver bracelet on her wrist.

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bracelets

ˈbreɪsləts

Bracelets are items of jewelry or decorative bands worn around the wrist or arm — she wears colorful bracelets on her wrist.

She wears colorful bracelets on her wrist.

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braces

ˈbreɪsɪz

An appliance that corrects dental irregularities — braces can be uncomfortable at first.

I finally got my braces off after two years.

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