▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 9

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cage

keɪdʒ

An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept — the bird is in its cage.

The hamster sleeps in its cage.

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camera

ˈkæm.ər.ə

A camera is a device used to capture photographs or record video — she bought a new camera.

I took a photo with my camera.

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camp

kæmp

Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers — we set up our camp near the lake.

We set up our camp near the lake.

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cannon

ˈkænən

A large artillery gun that is usually on wheels — the soldiers fired the cannon at dawn.

The soldiers fired the cannon at dawn.

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canoe

kəˈnuː

Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle — the canoe can hold two people.

We paddled across the lake in a canoe.

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canvas

ˈkænvəs

A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) — we pitched our canvas tent by the lake.

The artist stretched the canvas over a wooden frame.

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cargo

ˈkɑːrɡoʊ

Goods carried by a large vehicle — the cargo was loaded onto the ship.

The cargo was loaded onto the ship.

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carpet

ˈkɑːrpɪt

A thick textile covering for floors, typically made of wool or synthetic fibers — the carpet feels soft underfoot.

The carpet feels soft underfoot.

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casino

kəˈsiːnoʊ

A public building for gambling and entertainment — we went to the casino last night.

We went to the casino last night.

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castle

ˈkæsəl

A large and stately mansion — he lives in a castle.

We visited the castle.

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ceiling

ˈsiːlɪŋ

A ceiling is the upper inner surface of a room that covers the top of the room — there was a water stain on the ceiling.

The ceiling in the living room is very high.

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cell

sel

Any small compartment — each cell in your body contains DNA.

The human body contains billions of cells.

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