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Objects & Tools — Lesson 87
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cocaine
koʊˈkeɪn
A powerful illegal stimulant drug made from coca leaves, sometimes used — police found a bag of cocaine in his car.
Police found a bag of cocaine in his car.
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cockpit
ˈkɑːkpɪt
Compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft — the pilot checked all the instruments in the cockpit before takeoff.
The pilot checked all the instruments in the cockpit before takeoff.
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cockpits
ˈkɑːkpɪts
Compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft — modern cockpits have digital displays and advanced instruments.
The pilot sat in the cockpit preparing for takeoff.
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codeine
ˈkoʊdin
A crystalline alkaloid narcotic drug derived from opium, used medically as a — she was advised not to drive after taking codeine.
The doctor prescribed codeine for the severe back pain.
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coffer
ˈkɑːfər
An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome — the ancient coffer was filled with gold coins.
The ancient coffer was filled with gold coins.
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coffers
ˈkɔːfərz
An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome — millions were stored in the ancient coffers.
The government's coffers are empty after the pandemic.
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coffin
ˈkɔːfɪn
Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated — they lowered the coffin into the grave.
They lowered the coffin into the grave.
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coffins
ˈkɔːfɪnz
Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated — the families placed flowers on top of the coffins.
The coffins were carried in a slow procession through the town.
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coils
kɔɪlz
A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops — he wrapped the wire in neat coils.
The rope was wound into tight coils on the floor.
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colander
ˈkɑːləndər
Bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods — rinse the pasta in the colander.
Rinse the pasta in the colander.
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coliseum
ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm
A large ancient Roman amphitheatre in Rome, Italy, famous for gladiatorial — the concert was held at the city's coliseum.
The Roman Coliseum is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
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collage
kəˈlɑːʒ
A collage is a piece of art made by sticking different materials like paper — I added a collage of photos to my digital presentation.
She made a beautiful collage from old magazine pictures.
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