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Topic: Tools

corder

IPA: /ˈkɔːrdər/

KK: /ˈkɔrdər/

noun

Definition: A device used with a sewing machine to attach cords or braids to fabric while sewing.

Example: The seamstress used a corder to add decorative braids to the dress.

cordless

IPA: /ˈkɔːrdləs/

KK: /ˈkɔrdləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a device that does not have a cord and typically runs on batteries instead.

Example: I bought a cordless vacuum cleaner that makes it easy to clean without being limited by a cord.

corer

IPA: /ˈkɔːrər/

KK: /ˈkɔrər/

noun

Definition: A tool used to remove the core from fruits, especially apples, making them easier to eat or prepare.

Example: She used a corer to quickly remove the seeds from the apples before baking a pie.

corkboard

IPA: /ˈkɔːrkˌbɔːrd/

KK: /ˈkɔrkˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A board made of cork that is used for posting notes, messages, or pictures with pins or tacks.

Example: She pinned her schedule to the corkboard in her office.

corkscrew

IPA: //ˈkɔːrkˌskruː//

KK: /ˈkɔrkˌskru/

noun

Definition: A tool used to remove corks from bottles, featuring a spiral metal piece that is twisted into the cork and pulled out.

Example: He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.

verb

Definition: To move or cause to move in a spiral or winding path.

Example: The car corkscrewed down the mountain road, twisting and turning sharply.

corrector

IPA: /kəˈrɛktər/

KK: /kəˈrɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something right or accurate, often by fixing mistakes or errors.

Example: The teacher acted as a corrector for the students' essays, pointing out their mistakes.

corrugated

IPA: /ˈkɔːrəˌɡeɪtɪd/

KK: /kɔːrʊˈɡeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Shaped with regular folds or grooves, often used to describe materials like cardboard that have a wavy structure for strength.

Example: The roof was made of corrugated metal, which helped it withstand heavy rain.

verb

Definition: To shape or form into a series of parallel ridges or grooves.

Example: The metal sheets were corrugated to make them stronger.

cotter

IPA: /ˈkɒtə/

KK: /ˈkɒtər/

noun

Definition: A small metal piece used to hold parts together, often inserted through a hole to secure them in place.

Example: The mechanic used a cotter to secure the wheel in place.

coulter

IPA: /ˈkoʊltər/

KK: /ˈkoʊltər/

noun

Definition: A tool used in farming that cuts into the soil before the main part of a plow, helping to prepare the ground for planting.

Example: The farmer replaced the coulter on his plow to ensure a clean cut through the soil.

countersink

IPA: /ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk/

KK: /ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk/

verb

Definition: To create a conical hole in a material so that the head of a screw or bolt can sit flush with or below the surface.

Example: The carpenter decided to countersink the screws to ensure a smooth finish on the wooden surface.

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