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Topic: Tools

snuffer

IPA: /ˈsnʌfə/

KK: /ˈsnʌfər/

noun

Definition: A tool used to extinguish candles by cutting off the wick or snuffing it out.

Example: She used a snuffer to put out the candle flame safely.

socket

IPA: /ˈsɒkɪt/

KK: /sɑkɪt/

noun

Definition: A hollow space or opening designed to hold or fit another object, such as a light bulb or a joint in the body.

Example: I need to replace the light bulb in the socket.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide or insert something into a hollow part that holds it securely.

Example: He decided to socket the new light fixture into the ceiling.

socketed

IPA: /ˈsɒkɪtɪd/

KK: /sɑkɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a socket, which is a hollow part designed to hold or connect with another object.

Example: The socketed tool was easy to attach to the machine.

softener

IPA: /ˈsɔːftənər/

KK: /ˈsɔftənər/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to make something softer, often used in laundry to make clothes feel smoother.

Example: I added fabric softener to the wash to make my clothes feel softer.

solder

IPA: /ˈsɒldər/

KK: /ˈsɑːldər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To join or unite two or more pieces together, often using a melted material that cools to form a strong bond.

Example: The metal parts will solder together when heated properly.

noun

Definition: A type of metal or metal mixture that is melted to connect two pieces of metal together.

Example: The technician used solder to fix the broken circuit board.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or connect two or more parts together using a melted material that cools and hardens to form a strong bond.

Example: The technician will solder the wires to ensure a secure connection.

soldered

IPA: /ˈsɒldəd/

KK: /ˈsɒldərd/

adjective

Definition: Joined together using a melted metal alloy that cools to create a strong bond.

Example: The two metal pieces were soldered to ensure they would not come apart.

verb

Definition: To join two pieces of metal together by melting a filler metal between them.

Example: The technician soldered the wires to ensure a strong connection.

solderer

IPA: /ˈsɒldərər/

KK: /ˈsɒldərər/

noun

Definition: A person who joins metal parts together by melting a filler metal and allowing it to flow into the joint.

Example: The solderer carefully connected the wires to ensure a strong bond.

soldering

IPA: /ˈsɒdərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɒdərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process used to connect two metal pieces together by melting a filler metal, which cools and hardens to form a strong bond.

Example: He spent the afternoon soldering the wires to ensure a secure connection.

verb

Definition: The action of joining two or more metal parts together by melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example: He is soldering the wires to connect the circuit.

soleplate

IPA: /ˈsoʊlˌpleɪt/

KK: /ˈsoʊlˌpleɪt/

noun

Definition: The bottom part of a clothes iron that touches the fabric, or the lower surface of certain structures.

Example: Make sure to clean the soleplate of the iron to avoid stains on your clothes.

sorter

IPA: /ˈsɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈsɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A device or person that organizes items into different categories or groups.

Example: The sorter quickly arranged the papers into the correct files.

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