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Topic: Tools

cane

IPA: /keɪn/

KK: /keɪn/

noun

Definition: A long, thin stick made from a plant, often used for walking or as a support.

Example: He used a cane to help him walk after his injury.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike someone with a long, thin stick or rod, often used as a form of punishment or discipline.

Example: The teacher decided to cane the student for his misbehavior.

canister

IPA: /ˈkænɪstər/

KK: /ˈkænɪstər/

noun

Definition: A storage container, often cylindrical, made of metal or plastic, used for holding various items like food, gas, or film.

Example: She opened the canister to pour some flour into the mixing bowl.

cap

IPA: /kæp/

KK: /kæp/

noun

Definition: A protective cover or seal that is used to close off the end of something, like a bottle or a lens.

Example: I put the cap back on the bottle to keep the soda fresh.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or seal something with a cap, or to finish something in a special way.

Example: She capped the bottle tightly to keep the soda fresh.

capstan

IPA: /ˈkæp.stən/

KK: /ˈkæpstən/

noun

Definition: A device used on ships to lift heavy objects, which consists of a vertical cylinder that turns and pulls a rope or cable.

Example: The crew used the capstan to raise the anchor from the sea floor.

carabine

IPA: /kəˈræbɪn/

KK: /kæˈræbɪn/

verb

Definition: To attach something using a type of clip that is often used in climbing and other activities.

Example: He decided to carabine the rope to his harness before starting the climb.

carabineer

IPA: /ˌkærəˈbɪnər/

KK: /ˌkærəˈbɪnɪr/

noun

Definition: A soldier who carries a type of lightweight rifle called a carbine, often used in military or cavalry units.

Example: The carabineer was ready for action with his carbine in hand.

carabiner

IPA: /ˌkærəˈbiːnər/

KK: /kærəˈbiːnər/

noun

Definition: A metal loop with a spring-loaded gate, used to connect ropes or gear in activities like climbing and mountaineering.

Example: The climber secured his gear with a carabiner to ensure safety on the ascent.

carbine

IPA: /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/

KK: /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of lightweight rifle that has a short barrel, often used by cavalry or for hunting in thick vegetation.

Example: The soldier carried a carbine instead of a standard rifle for easier maneuverability.

carboy

IPA: /ˈkɑːr.bɔɪ/

KK: /ˈkɑːrˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A large bottle made of glass or plastic, often used to store liquids, especially corrosive ones, and usually protected by a basket or crate.

Example: The laboratory technician carefully filled the carboy with the chemical solution.

caret

IPA: /ˈkɛrɪt/

KK: /ˈkɛrɪt/

noun

Definition: A symbol used in writing to show where to add something in a text.

Example: The editor placed a caret in the document to indicate where the new sentence should go.

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