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Topic: Tools

metalware

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɛr/

KK: /ˈmɛtlˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: Items or tools that are made from metal, often used in households, such as cutlery and kitchen utensils.

Example: The new restaurant uses beautiful metalware for serving its dishes.

metalwork

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The craft or art of shaping and creating objects from metal, often resulting in decorative or functional items.

Example: He learned metalwork in school and now creates beautiful sculptures.

metalworker

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜrkər/

KK: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who works with metal to create or shape objects.

Example: The metalworker crafted a beautiful sculpture from recycled materials.

metalworking

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːrkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɛtəlˌwɜrkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or shaping objects from metal materials.

Example: He learned metalworking to create beautiful sculptures from scrap metal.

metate

IPA: /ˈmɛtəteɪ/

KK: /mɛˈtɑːteɪ/

noun

Definition: A heavy stone slab with a smooth, curved surface used for grinding grains, especially corn, with a smaller stone called a mano.

Example: The chef used a metate to grind the corn into flour for the tortillas.

metering

IPA: /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of measuring or recording the amount of something, often in terms of quantity or rate.

Example: The metering system ensures accurate billing for water usage.

verb

Definition: To measure or regulate the amount of something, often in a systematic way.

Example: The technician is metering the water flow to ensure it is at the correct level.

meterstick

IPA: /ˈmiːtəˌstɪk/

KK: /ˈmiːtərˌstɪk/

noun

Definition: A measuring tool that is one meter long, typically marked with centimeters and millimeters for precise measurements.

Example: The teacher used a meterstick to measure the length of the table.

microswitch

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌswɪtʃ/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌswɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: A small electrical switch that activates with minimal movement or pressure, commonly used in automatic devices.

Example: The toy uses a microswitch to detect when the lid is closed.

midiron

IPA: /ˈmɪd.aɪ.ərn/

KK: /ˈmɪdˌaɪərn/

noun

Definition: A type of golf club designed for hitting the ball over medium distances, typically used for longer fairway shots and approach shots.

Example: He used his midiron to get the ball onto the green from the fairway.

mill

IPA: /mɪl/

KK: /mɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around in a confused or chaotic way, often in a group.

Example: The children milled about in the playground, unsure of what to do next.

noun

Definition: A place where machines are used to grind grain into flour or to manufacture products.

Example: The old mill by the river still produces flour for the local bakery.

transitive verb

Definition: To grind or break down materials into smaller pieces using a machine or tool, often in a factory or workshop.

Example: The factory will mill the wheat into flour.

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