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Objects & Tools — Lesson 81
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chalice
ˈtʃælɪs
A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup — the damaged chalice was repaired by a craftsman.
The priest raised the golden chalice during the service.
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chandeliers
ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪərz
Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling — the hotel lobby features several antique chandeliers.
The chandelier in the dining room sparkled with hundreds of crystals.
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chapels
ˈtʃæpəlz
A place of worship that has its own altar — the cathedral has three beautiful chapels.
There are several chapels in the university.
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chariot
ˈtʃæriət
A light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage — the pharaoh's golden chariot was pulled by white horses.
The Roman soldiers rode into battle in their chariots.
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chariots
ˈtʃærioʊts
A light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage — roman chariots raced around the Circus Maximus.
The ancient Egyptians were famous for their skill in using chariots in battle.
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chateaux
ˈʃætoʊz
An impressive country house (or castle) in France — we visited several beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley.
We visited several beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley.
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checkerboard
ˈtʃekərbɔːrd
A board having 64 squares of two alternating colors — the floor was painted in a checkerboard pattern.
The chess pieces are arranged on the checkerboard.
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cheesecloth
ˈtʃiːzklɔθ
A coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses — she lined the colander with cheesecloth to strain the yogurt.
She lined the colander with cheesecloth to strain the yogurt.
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chessboard
ˈtʃesbɔːrd
A checkerboard used to play chess — the chessboard is placed on the table.
The chessboard is placed on the table.
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chessmen
ˈtʃesmən
Any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess — the wooden chessmen were handcrafted.
He placed the chessmen on the board before the game.
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chiffon
ʃɪˈfɑːn
A sheer fabric of silk or rayon — the curtains are made of white chiffon.
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress to the party.
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chime
tʃaɪm
A chime is a musical sound made by bells or a musical instrument, often used to — the wind chime made a gentle sound in the breeze.
The church bells chimed at noon.
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