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Topic: Tools

ringbolt

IPA: /ˈrɪŋboʊlt/

KK: /ˈrɪŋboʊlt/

noun

Definition: A type of bolt that has a ring attached to it, used for securing or connecting objects.

Example: The sailor secured the rope to the ringbolt on the ship.

rinser

IPA: /ˈrɪnsər/

KK: /ˈrɪnsər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that rinses something, usually to clean it by removing soap or dirt with water.

Example: The rinser helped to clean the dishes after they were washed.

rip

IPA: /rɪp/

KK: /rɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become torn or split apart, often with a sudden or forceful action.

Example: The paper began to rip when I pulled it too hard.

noun

Definition: A torn or split place, especially along a seam.

Example: There was a rip in my shirt after I caught it on a nail.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or tear something apart forcefully or roughly.

Example: He ripped the paper in half when he got angry.

ripcord

IPA: /ˈrɪpˌkɔrd/

KK: /ˈrɪpˌkɔrd/

noun

Definition: A cord that is pulled to activate a mechanism, such as releasing a parachute or inflating a balloon.

Example: He pulled the ripcord to open his parachute safely during the jump.

rippable

IPA: /ˈrɪpəbl/

KK: /ˈrɪpəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be torn or ripped apart easily.

Example: The paper is rippable, so be careful when handling it.

ripsaw

IPA: //ˈrɪp.sɔː//

KK: /ˈrɪpˌsɔ/

noun

Definition: A type of saw with large teeth that is used to cut wood along the direction of the grain.

Example: He used a ripsaw to cut the wooden planks for the project.

ripsawing

IPA: /ˈrɪpˌsɔːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɪpˌsɔːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of cutting wood along the grain using a specific type of saw called a ripsaw.

Example: Ripsawing is an important technique in woodworking for creating planks from logs.

verb

Definition: The action of cutting something using a ripsaw, which is a type of saw designed for making long cuts in wood.

Example: He was ripsawing the large piece of timber to make furniture.

riser

IPA: /ˈraɪzər/

KK: /ˈraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who gets up early or a platform that raises something to a higher level, like a stair step or a stage.

Example: The riser allowed the audience to see the performance better from the back of the room.

rivet

IPA: /ˈrɪvɪt/

KK: /ˈrɪvɪt/

noun

Definition: A metal fastener that has a head on one end and is used to join two or more pieces together by inserting it through holes and then flattening the other end.

Example: The workers used a rivet to secure the metal plates together.

transitive verb

Definition: To fasten something securely or to hold someone's attention completely.

Example: The teacher riveted the students' attention with her exciting story.

riveter

IPA: /ˈrɪvɪtər/

KK: /ˈrɪvɪtər/

noun

Definition: A tool or machine that is used to fasten pieces of metal together by inserting rivets, or a person who does this job.

Example: The riveter worked diligently to secure the metal panels of the aircraft.

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