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Topic: Tools

boathook

IPA: /ˈboʊthʊk/

KK: /ˈboʊthʊk/

noun

Definition: A tool with a hook on the end of a long pole, used to grab or pull boats.

Example: He used the boathook to pull the small boat closer to the dock.

bobbin

IPA: /ˈbɒbɪn/

KK: /ˈbɑbɪn/

noun

Definition: A small spool or reel that holds thread or yarn, used in various textile crafts like sewing and knitting.

Example: She replaced the empty bobbin with a new one before starting to sew.

bobstay

IPA: //ˈbɒbsteɪ//

KK: /ˈbɑbˌsteɪ/

noun

Definition: A rope or chain that helps keep the bowsprit of a ship steady and in place.

Example: The sailor adjusted the bobstay to ensure the bowsprit was secure during the storm.

bodkin

IPA: /ˈbɒd.kɪn/

KK: /ˈbɒd.kɪn/

noun

Definition: A small, pointed tool used for making holes in fabric or leather, or a blunt needle for threading tape or ribbon.

Example: She used a bodkin to thread the ribbon through the hem of her dress.

boiler

IPA: /ˈbɔɪlər/

KK: /ˈbɔɪlər/

noun

Definition: A container used to heat water or other liquids, often found in heating systems or for cooking.

Example: The plumber installed a new boiler to provide hot water for the house.

bolt

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adverb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and suddenly, often in a way that suggests fear or surprise.

Example: The dog bolted out of the yard when it saw the squirrel.

noun

Definition: A type of fastener that is a metal rod with a head on one end, used to hold things together by passing it through holes and securing it with a nut.

Example: The carpenter used a bolt to secure the wooden pieces together.

bolthead

IPA: /ˈboʊlˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈboʊlˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A type of flask that has a round bottom and a long neck, commonly used in laboratories for distillation processes.

Example: The chemist carefully poured the liquid into the bolthead for the distillation experiment.

boltless

IPA: /ˈboʊtləs/

KK: /ˈboʊtləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not use bolts as fasteners.

Example: The new design is boltless, making assembly much easier.

boltlike

IPA: /ˈboʊltˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈboʊltˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a bolt, either in terms of lightning or a mechanical fastener.

Example: The boltlike structure of the sculpture drew everyone's attention.

boltrope

IPA: /ˈboʊlˌtroʊp/

KK: /ˈboʊlˌtroʊp/

noun

Definition: A strong rope that is sewn into the edge of a sail to make it stronger and prevent damage.

Example: The sailor checked the boltrope to ensure it was secure before setting sail.

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