IPA: /ˈstɒpə/
KK: /ˈstɑpər/
Definition: An object used to close or seal an opening, like a cork or plug, to prevent the escape of liquid or gas.
Example: She used a stopper to keep the wine fresh after opening the bottle.
Definition: To close something, like a bottle or container, by putting a stopper in it.
Example: Please stopper the bottle after pouring the juice.
IPA: /ˈstɒpəl/
KK: /ˈstɑpəl/
Definition: A small object used to close the opening of a container or bottle, preventing the contents from spilling out.
Example: He used a cork as a stopple to seal the wine bottle.
Definition: To close something, like a bottle or container, by putting a stopper or plug in it.
Example: He used a cork to stopple the wine bottle after pouring a glass.
IPA: //ˈstɒp.wɒtʃ//
KK: /ˈstɑpˌwɑtʃ/
Definition: A device used to measure time accurately, which can be started and stopped with a button to track specific durations.
Example: He used a stopwatch to time his running laps.
IPA: /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈstɔrɪdʒ/
Definition: A place or method for keeping items or information so that they can be used later.
Example: We need to find a safe storage for our winter clothes.
IPA: /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/
KK: /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/
Definition: A tube made of metal that carries smoke or gases from a stove to a chimney.
Example: The stovepipe was installed to ensure that smoke from the fireplace could escape safely.
IPA: /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
KK: /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
Definition: A flat, straight tool made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for drawing straight lines or checking if something is straight.
Example: He used a straightedge to draw a perfect line on the paper.
IPA: /ˈstreɪtən/
KK: /ˈstreɪtən/
Definition: To make something that is not straight into a straight form.
Example: She tried to straighten the picture frame on the wall.
IPA: //ˈstreɪtənər//
KK: /ˈstreɪtənər/
Definition: A tool used to make hair straight by applying heat, typically consisting of two metal plates that are heated and pressed together.
Example: She used a straightener to smooth her curly hair before the party.
IPA: /ˈstreɪnər/
KK: /ˈstreɪnər/
Definition: A tool used to separate solid pieces from liquid, often used in cooking to drain water from pasta or to filter out seeds from juice.
Example: I used a strainer to drain the pasta after boiling it.
IPA: /streɪk/
KK: /streɪk/
Definition: A long, continuous piece of material used in the construction of a ship's hull, or the width of that piece.
Example: The ship was built with a strong strake to ensure its durability at sea.
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