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Topic: Tools

wax

IPA: /wæks/

KK: /wæks/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.

Example: As the days went by, the moon began to wax, becoming brighter each night.

noun

Definition: A solid or soft substance that is often used for making candles, coating surfaces, or in various products like crayons and cosmetics.

Example: The artist used colored wax to create beautiful sculptures.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or treat something with a substance that is smooth and shiny, often used for protection or to enhance appearance.

Example: She decided to wax the car to make it shine.

waxable

IPA: /ˈwæksə.bəl/

KK: /ˈwæksəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be covered or treated with wax.

Example: The surface of the table is waxable, making it easy to maintain its shine.

waxer

IPA: /ˈwæksər/

KK: /ˈwæksər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that applies or polishes surfaces with wax to make them shiny or smooth.

Example: The waxer carefully polished the car to give it a brilliant shine.

webbing

IPA: /ˈwɛbɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɛbɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong and narrow fabric that is tightly woven, often used for making straps, seat belts, or in upholstery.

Example: The backpack was made with durable webbing to support heavy loads.

wedge

IPA: /wɛdʒ/

KK: /wɛdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become stuck or trapped in a narrow space.

Example: The door wouldn't close because it wedged itself in the frame.

noun

Definition: A piece of material that is thick on one side and thin on the other, used to split or secure things, or to create space in a narrow area.

Example: He used a wooden wedge to keep the door open.

transitive verb

Definition: To force something into a narrow space or to secure it tightly using a wedge-shaped object.

Example: He used a tool to wedge the door open so it wouldn't close.

wedged

IPA: /wɛdʒd/

KK: /wɛdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is thick on one side and narrow on the other, similar to a wedge.

Example: The book was wedged between the two shelves, preventing it from falling.

weigher

IPA: /ˈweɪər/

KK: /ˈweɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that measures the weight of something.

Example: The weigher at the market helped me determine how much my fruits weighed.

weld

IPA: /wɛld/

KK: /wɛld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be able to join materials together using heat or pressure.

Example: The metal pieces weld easily when heated.

noun

Definition: A connection made by joining two pieces of metal together through a process called welding.

Example: The weld on the metal frame was strong enough to hold the structure together.

transitive verb

Definition: To join two pieces of metal together by heating them until they melt and then allowing them to cool and solidify.

Example: The workers will weld the metal beams to create a strong structure.

weldable

IPA: /ˈwɛldəbl/

KK: /ˈwɛldəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be joined together by melting and fusing materials, typically metals, using heat.

Example: The metal pieces are weldable, making them suitable for construction projects.

welder

IPA: /ˈwɛldər/

KK: /ˈwɛldər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to join metal parts together using heat and pressure.

Example: The welder carefully joined the two pieces of metal to create a strong bond.

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