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Topic: Tools

stopper

IPA: /ˈstɒpə/

KK: /ˈstɑpər/

noun

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.

transitive verb

Definition: To close something, like a bottle or container, by putting a stopper in it.

Example: Please stopper the bottle after pouring the juice.

stopple

IPA: /ˈstɒpəl/

KK: /ˈstɑpəl/

noun

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.

transitive verb

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.

stopwatch

IPA: //ˈstɒp.wɒtʃ//

KK: /ˈstɑpˌwɑtʃ/

noun

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.

storage

IPA: /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈstɔrɪdʒ/

noun

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.

stovepipe

IPA: /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/

KK: /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/

noun

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.

straightedge

IPA: /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/

KK: /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/

noun

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.

straighten

IPA: /ˈstreɪtən/

KK: /ˈstreɪtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something that is not straight into a straight form.

Example: She tried to straighten the picture frame on the wall.

straightener

IPA: //ˈstreɪtənər//

KK: /ˈstreɪtənər/

noun

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.

strainer

IPA: /ˈstreɪnər/

KK: /ˈstreɪnər/

noun

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.

strake

IPA: /streɪk/

KK: /streɪk/

noun

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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