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Topic: Tools

reshingle

IPA: /rɪˈʃɪŋɡəl/

KK: /rɪˈʃɪŋɡəl/

verb

Definition: To cover a roof with new shingles or to replace old shingles with new ones.

Example: The workers will reshingle the house before the rainy season starts.

resole

IPA: /rɪˈzoʊl/

KK: /rɪˈzoʊl/

transitive verb

Definition: To attach a new bottom part to a shoe, making it usable again.

Example: I need to resole my favorite pair of shoes because the soles are worn out.

respray

IPA: /rɪˈspreɪ/

KK: /rɪˈspreɪ/

noun

Definition: A process of applying a new layer of paint or coating to a surface, often to refresh its appearance or repair damage.

Example: The car needed a respray after the accident to restore its original color.

verb

Definition: To apply a spray coating to a surface again, often to refresh or change its appearance.

Example: After a few years, I decided to respray my car to give it a new look.

restack

IPA: /rɪˈstæk/

KK: /rɪˈstæk/

verb

Definition: To arrange or pile items again in a stack.

Example: After the storm, we had to restack the fallen boxes in the garage.

restamp

IPA: /rɪˈstæmp/

KK: /rɪˈstæmp/

verb

Definition: To apply a stamp to something again, usually to mark it with a new date or information.

Example: The post office had to restamp the package because the original stamp was damaged.

restitch

IPA: /rɪˈstɪtʃ/

KK: /rɪˈstɪtʃ/

verb

Definition: To sew something again or to add new stitches to it.

Example: After the tear in my shirt, I had to restitch the fabric to make it whole again.

restring

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪŋ/

verb

Definition: To put a string back on something, like a musical instrument or a piece of equipment.

Example: After the old string broke, I had to restring my guitar before the concert.

resurfacer

IPA: /rɪˈsɜːrfɪsər/

KK: /riˈsɜr.fɪ.sɚ/

noun

Definition: A tool or machine that is used to make a surface smooth again, or a person who operates such a tool.

Example: The resurfacer was essential for fixing the damaged road.

retape

IPA: /ˈriːteɪp/

KK: /ˈriːteɪp/

verb

Definition: To apply tape to something again, usually to fix or secure it.

Example: I need to retape the box because the old tape has come loose.

retarder

IPA: /rɪˈtɑːrdər/

KK: /rɪˈtɑrdər/

noun

Definition: An object or substance that slows down a process or movement.

Example: The engineer used a retarder to decrease the speed of the train safely.

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