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Objects & Tools — Lesson 74
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camisole
ˈkæmɪsoʊl
A short sleeveless undergarment for women — she bought a silk camisole for sleeping.
She wore a lace camisole under her blazer.
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campanile
ˌkæmpəˈniːli
A bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building — the campanile was struck by lightning during the storm.
The famous campanile in Venice stands beside the Basilica di San Marco.
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camps
kæmps
Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers — the camps by the lake are all full.
The camps by the lake are all full.
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camshaft
ˈkæm.ʃæft
Has cams attached to it — the mechanic inspected the camshaft for signs of wear.
The mechanic inspected the camshaft for signs of wear.
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candelabra
kændɪˈlæbrə
Branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights — she bought an antique brass candelabra for the dining room.
The silver candelabra on the mantelpiece looked very elegant.
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candles
ˈkændəlz
Stick of wax with a wick in the middle — she blew out the birthday candles.
The candles gave the room a warm glow.
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candlestick
ˈkændəlstɪk
A holder with sockets for candles — he accidentally knocked over the candlestick.
She placed two candlesticks on the dining table.
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candlesticks
ˈkændəlstɪks
A holder with sockets for candles — the church has many old brass candlesticks.
The dining table has two beautiful silver candlesticks.
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cane
keɪn
A stick that people can lean on to help them walk — he leaned heavily on his cane.
The old man walked with a cane.
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canes
keɪnz
A stick that people can lean on to help them walk — she collected antique canes as a hobby.
The elderly man relied on two canes to walk across the room.
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caning
keɪnɪŋ
Work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) — the caning took place in the school courtyard.
The caning took place in the school courtyard.
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canister
ˈkænɪstər
A metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm — she keeps the flour in a large canister.
She keeps the flour in a large canister.
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