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Topic: Tools

wick

IPA: /wɪk/

KK: /wɪk/

noun

Definition: A thin piece of material, often made of twisted fibers, that draws up fuel to keep a flame burning in candles or lamps.

Example: The wick of the candle needs to be trimmed to ensure a steady flame.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw liquid through a material by capillary action, often used in the context of absorbing or transferring moisture.

Example: The sponge can wick up water from the floor.

widget

IPA: /ˈwɪdʒɪt/

KK: /ˈwɪdʒɪt/

noun

Definition: A small device or gadget, often used as an example in discussions about products or technology.

Example: The engineer designed a new widget to improve the machine's efficiency.

wield

IPA: /wiːld/

KK: /wild/

transitive verb

Definition: To use or control something, especially a tool or weapon, with skill and confidence.

Example: He can wield a sword like a master.

wielder

IPA: /ˈwiːldər/

KK: /ˈwiːldər/

noun

Definition: A person who holds and uses a tool, weapon, or power.

Example: The wielder of the sword was skilled in combat.

wieldy

IPA: /ˈwiːldi/

KK: /ˈwiːldi/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to handle or control.

Example: The tool is lightweight and very wieldy, making it perfect for beginners.

wimble

IPA: /ˈwɪm.bəl/

KK: /ˈwɪm.bəl/

noun

Definition: A tool used for making holes in wood or other materials, often by hand.

Example: He used a wimble to create a hole for the dowel.

verb

Definition: To make a hole in something using a tool called a wimble, which is a type of boring tool.

Example: He used a wimble to create a hole in the wood for the dowel.

winch

IPA: /wɪntʃ/

KK: /wɪntʃ/

noun

Definition: A machine that is used to lift or pull heavy objects by winding a rope or chain around a drum.

Example: The workers used a winch to lift the heavy steel beams into place.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or pull something using a mechanical device that turns a drum or spool to wind a rope or cable.

Example: They used a winch to pull the heavy boat onto the trailer.

winder

IPA: /ˈwaɪndər/

KK: /ˈwaɪndər/

noun

Definition: A tool or device used to wind something, like a spring or thread, or a person who winds materials such as cloth.

Example: The winder helped to neatly spool the thread for the sewing machine.

windlass

IPA: /ˈwɪndləs/

KK: /ˈwɪndləs/

noun

Definition: A machine used for lifting or hauling heavy objects, which consists of a horizontal cylinder that is turned by a crank or motor, winding a rope or line around it.

Example: The crew used the windlass to raise the heavy anchor from the sea.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or raise something using a mechanical device that consists of a horizontal cylinder or drum, often used for hoisting heavy objects.

Example: They used a windlass to raise the heavy anchor from the sea.

winnower

IPA: /ˈwɪnəʊər/

KK: /ˈwɪnəʊər/

noun

Definition: A person or machine that separates grain from chaff by using air or wind.

Example: The winnower efficiently removed the chaff from the harvested grain.

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