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Topic: Tools

detachable

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

adjective

Definition: Made to be easily removed or separated from something else without causing any harm.

Example: The backpack has a detachable strap that can be removed for convenience.

detent

IPA: /dɪˈtɛnt/

KK: /dɪˈtɛnt/

noun

Definition: A device that holds or locks a part of a machine in place, allowing it to be released when needed.

Example: The engineer adjusted the detent to ensure the lever stayed in position during operation.

dial

IPA: /daɪl/

KK: /daɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To operate a device or telephone by turning or pressing a dial.

Example: She had to dial the number carefully to reach her friend.

noun

Definition: A round surface that shows measurements or numbers, often with a needle or pointer that moves to indicate a value.

Example: He looked at the dial to check the speed of the car.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a phone call by entering a number or to adjust a device by turning a dial.

Example: She decided to dial her friend's number to invite her to the party.

dialler

IPA: /ˈdaɪlər/

KK: /ˈdaɪlər/

noun

Definition: A device or software used to make phone calls by entering a phone number.

Example: He used a dialler to quickly connect to his friend.

dibber

IPA: /ˈdɪbər/

KK: /ˈdɪbər/

noun

Definition: A tool used for making holes in the ground, especially for planting seeds or bulbs.

Example: He used a dibber to create holes for the new flower bulbs in the garden.

dibble

IPA: /ˈdɪbəl/

KK: /ˈdɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A small tool with a pointed end used in gardening to create holes in the soil for planting seeds or bulbs.

Example: She used a dibble to plant the new flower bulbs in her garden.

transitive verb

Definition: To create holes in the ground using a pointed tool, often for planting seeds.

Example: She used a dibble to make holes for the new plants in the garden.

dictionary

IPA: //ˈdɪkʃənɛri//

KK: /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A reference book or electronic resource that provides an alphabetical list of words along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I looked up the word in the dictionary to find its meaning.

verb

Definition: A reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

diestock

IPA: /ˈdaɪˌɛstɒk/

KK: /ˈdaɪˌɛstɒk/

noun

Definition: A tool used to hold dies that create threads on various objects like screws, bolts, or pipes.

Example: The mechanic used a diestock to cut new threads on the pipe.

digging

IPA: /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdɪgɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of making a hole in the ground or moving earth, usually with a tool or by hand.

Example: The children spent the afternoon digging in the sand at the beach.

verb

Definition: The action of making a hole in the ground or moving earth, often with a tool like a shovel.

Example: They are digging a hole for the new tree in the garden.

dirk

IPA: /dɜrk/

KK: /dɜrk/

noun

Definition: A type of dagger that has a long, straight blade, often used for stabbing.

Example: The soldier carried a dirk as part of his traditional uniform.

transitive verb

Definition: To stab someone or something with a type of dagger known as a dirk.

Example: He dirked the enemy in a surprise attack.

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