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Topic: Tools

whiffletree

IPA: /ˈwɪf.əl.tɹiː/

KK: /ˈhwɪfəlˌtri/

noun

Definition: A horizontal bar that swings and connects the harness of a draft animal to a vehicle or tool, allowing it to pull the load.

Example: The farmer adjusted the whiffletree to ensure the horse could pull the plow smoothly.

whip

IPA: /wɪp/

KK: /wɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and suddenly, often in a way that resembles the motion of a whip.

Example: The dog whipped around the corner to chase the ball.

noun

Definition: A long, thin tool used for hitting or controlling animals, or a dessert made by mixing sugar and beaten egg whites or cream.

Example: The cowboy used a whip to guide the cattle.

transitive verb

Definition: To strike or move something quickly and forcefully, often to create a specific effect or to defeat someone.

Example: She whipped the cream until it was fluffy and light.

whippletree

IPA: /ˈwɪpəltriː/

KK: /ˈhwɪpəlˌtri/

noun

Definition: A type of beam used in horse-drawn vehicles to connect the traces to the yoke, allowing the horses to pull the vehicle.

Example: The farmer repaired the whippletree on his cart to ensure it could be pulled smoothly by the horses.

whipstitch

IPA: //ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ//

KK: /ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of stitch used in sewing that is made by passing the needle and thread through the fabric in a specific way, often used to join two pieces of fabric together.

Example: She used a whipstitch to secure the edges of the fabric.

transitive verb

Definition: To sew two pieces of fabric together using a series of small, overcast stitches along the edge.

Example: She used a whipstitch to secure the hem of the dress.

whipstock

IPA: /ˈwɪpˌstɒk/

KK: /ˈwɪpˌstɑk/

noun

Definition: The rigid handle part of a whip that is held when using it.

Example: The rider skillfully cracked the whip, using the whipstock to control the horse.

whitener

IPA: /ˈwaɪtənər/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtənər/

noun

Definition: A substance or product used to make something whiter, often used in laundry or as a non-dairy creamer for beverages.

Example: She added a whitener to her laundry to make the clothes brighter.

whitesmith

IPA: /ˈwaɪt.smɪθ/

KK: /ˈhwaɪtsmɪθ/

noun

Definition: A person who works with white metals, especially in finishing or polishing metal items.

Example: The whitesmith carefully polished the silverware until it shone brightly.

whittle

IPA: /ˈhwɪtəl/

KK: /ˈhwɪtəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cut or shape wood using a knife, often by removing small pieces.

Example: He likes to whittle small figures out of wood during his free time.

noun

Definition: A large knife used for carving or shaping wood.

Example: He used a whittle to carve a small figure from the piece of wood.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut away small pieces from something, usually wood, to shape it or make it smaller.

Example: He likes to whittle small figures out of wood during his free time.

whittler

IPA: /ˈwɪt.lər/

KK: /ˈhwɪtlər/

noun

Definition: A person who carves shapes or figures from wood by cutting away small pieces.

Example: The whittler spent hours creating intricate designs from blocks of wood.

whittling

IPA: /ˈhwɪt.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhwɪt.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of shaping wood by cutting small pieces from it, usually with a knife.

Example: He spent the afternoon whittling a small figure from a block of wood.

verb

Definition: To shape or carve wood by cutting small pieces from it.

Example: He spent the afternoon whittling a small figure out of a piece of wood.

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