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Topic: Tools

mop

IPA: /mɒp/

KK: /mɑp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To clean a surface using a mop, which is a tool with a long handle and a head made of absorbent material.

Example: She mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.

noun

Definition: A tool used for cleaning floors, consisting of a long handle with a head made of absorbent material that soaks up liquid.

Example: She used a mop to clean the spilled juice from the kitchen floor.

transitive verb

Definition: To clean a surface by using a tool with a long handle and a head made of cloth or sponge, usually by moving it back and forth.

Example: She decided to mop the kitchen floor after dinner.

mopboard

IPA: /ˈmɒp.bɔːrd/

KK: /ˈmɑpˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A board that runs along the bottom of a wall, typically used to cover the joint between the wall and the floor.

Example: The new house has beautiful wooden mopboards that match the flooring.

mopper

IPA: /ˈmɒpə/

KK: /ˈmɑpər/

noun

Definition: A person who cleans floors or surfaces using a mop, which is a tool with a long handle and a head made of absorbent material.

Example: The mopper worked diligently to keep the restaurant floors spotless.

mortar

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈmɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A substance used in construction to bind bricks or stones together, often made from a mixture of cement, sand, and water. It can also refer to a bowl used with a pestle to grind substances.

Example: The builder mixed the mortar to ensure the bricks would hold together firmly.

transitive verb

Definition: To use a type of explosive weapon that fires shells, or to apply a mixture used in construction to bind materials together.

Example: The army decided to mortar the enemy's position to weaken their defenses.

mortarless

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtərləs/

KK: /ˈmɔrtərləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a structure or construction that does not use mortar to hold the materials together.

Example: The ancient wall was built in a mortarless style, relying on precise stone placement.

mortarman

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtərˌmæn/

KK: /ˈmɔrtərˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a soldier, who is responsible for operating a mortar, which is a type of weapon used to launch explosive shells.

Example: The mortarman carefully aimed the mortar to hit the target accurately.

mortice

IPA: /ˈmɔːtɪs/

KK: /ˈmɔrtɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of hole or recess cut into a piece of wood or other material, designed to receive a corresponding piece, often used in joinery or carpentry.

Example: The carpenter created a mortice to fit the tenon of the adjoining piece.

mortise

IPA: /ˈmɔː.tɪs/

KK: /ˈmɔr.tɪs/

noun

Definition: A rectangular hole or cavity made in a material like wood or stone, designed to hold another piece, usually a tenon, to create a strong joint.

Example: The carpenter carefully cut a mortise into the wood to fit the tenon of the adjoining piece.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut a hole in a material to fit another piece securely, often used in woodworking or construction.

Example: The carpenter will mortise the wood to create a strong joint.

mortised

IPA: /ˈmɔːtɪst/

KK: /ˈmɔrtɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a mortise, which is a hole or recess cut into a piece of wood or other material to receive a corresponding part.

Example: The carpenter used mortised joints to ensure the furniture was sturdy and well-made.

verb

Definition: To cut a hole or notch in a piece of wood or other material so that another piece can fit into it securely.

Example: The carpenter mortised the joints to ensure a strong connection between the two pieces of wood.

mortiser

IPA: /ˈmɔːrtɪzər/

KK: /ˈmɔrtɪzər/

noun

Definition: A tool or machine used to create a mortise, which is a hole or recess cut into a piece of wood to receive a tenon from another piece, allowing for strong joints in woodworking.

Example: The carpenter used a mortiser to create precise joints for the furniture he was building.

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