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Topic: Environment

sewer

IPA: /ˈsuːər/

KK: /ˈsuːər/

noun

Definition: A person who stitches fabric together to make clothing or other items, or a system that carries away waste and rainwater, usually underground.

Example: The sewer worked diligently to create a beautiful dress for the fashion show.

sewerage

IPA: /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈsuːərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A system designed to carry away waste water and sewage from homes and businesses.

Example: The city is upgrading its sewerage system to prevent flooding during heavy rains.

sewering

IPA: /ˈsuːərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsuːərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of building or updating a system of pipes that carry waste water and sewage away from buildings.

Example: The city is investing in sewering to improve its waste management system.

shade

IPA: /ʃeɪd/

KK: /ʃeɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change gradually from one quality or color to another in a subtle way.

Example: The colors of the sunset shade from bright orange to deep purple.

noun

Definition: A place or area that is darker than the surrounding light, often created by an object blocking sunlight. It can also refer to a slight difference or variation in something.

Example: We sat under the shade of a large tree to escape the heat.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something darker or to create a shadow over it; to slightly change or reduce something.

Example: She decided to shade the drawing to give it more depth.

shale

IPA: /ʃeɪl/

KK: /ʃeɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of rock that is made up of thin layers of clay and fine sediments, often found in the earth's crust.

Example: The geologist studied the shale to understand the history of the area.

shelling

IPA: /ˈʃɛlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɛlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of bombarding an area with artillery fire, or the process of removing the outer covering from something, like a nut or grain.

Example: The shelling of the city caused widespread destruction and panic among the residents.

verb

Definition: The action of removing the outer covering or hard shell from something, such as nuts or eggs, or the act of firing artillery shells in a military context.

Example: The soldiers were shelling the enemy's position from a distance.

shelter

IPA: /ˈʃɛltər/

KK: /ˈʃɛltər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take cover or find a safe place to stay, especially from danger or bad weather.

Example: During the storm, we had to shelter under a large tree.

noun

Definition: A place that offers protection or safety, often from bad weather or danger.

Example: The family found shelter from the storm in a nearby building.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a place of protection or safety for someone or something.

Example: The organization aims to shelter homeless families during the winter months.

shelterbelt

IPA: /ˈʃɛltərˌbɛlt/

KK: /ˈʃɛltərˌbɛlt/

noun

Definition: A row of trees and bushes planted to protect an area from wind and erosion.

Example: Farmers often plant a shelterbelt around their fields to shield crops from strong winds.

shingle

IPA: /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/

KK: /ˈʃɪŋɡl/

noun

Definition: A small, thin piece of material, often wood or slate, used to cover roofs or walls in overlapping rows.

Example: The roof was covered with wooden shingles that protected the house from rain.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover a roof or building with thin, flat pieces of material, or to cut hair very short and close to the head.

Example: The workers will shingle the roof before the rainy season starts.

shoreline

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/

KK: /ˈʃɔrlaɪn/

noun

Definition: The area of land that is next to a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean.

Example: We walked along the shoreline, collecting seashells and enjoying the view.

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