Things and objects 4
36 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| output | the amount produced | The factory has increased its output. |
| overcoat | a long warm coat | He wore a heavy overcoat. |
| paintbrush | a brush for painting | Clean your paintbrush. |
| panel | a flat piece of wood or metal; also a group of experts | A panel of judges chose the winner. |
| pavement | the path at the side of a road (British English) | Walk on the pavement. |
| pawnshop | a pawnbroker's shop | She sold her ring at a pawnshop. |
| peg | a small hook on a wall; also a clip for hanging clothes | Hang your coat on the peg. |
| penicillin | a medicine that kills bacteria | She is allergic to penicillin. |
| pillowcase | a cloth cover for a pillow | Change the pillowcase. |
| pin | a small thin piece of metal with a sharp point; also a secret number | Enter your PIN. |
| porch | a covered area at the entrance of a house | We sat on the porch. |
| radar | a system that uses radio waves to find planes or ships | The plane disappeared from the radar. |
| rafter | one of the sloping wooden beams that hold up a roof | Birds nested in the rafters. |
| rag | an old piece of cloth | Clean it with a rag. |
| ram | a male sheep | The ram has big curved horns. |
| ramp | a slope that connects two levels | There's a ramp for wheelchairs. |
| refinery | a factory where oil or sugar is made pure | He works at an oil refinery. |
| relic | an object from the past | The museum displays relics of the war. |
| replica | an exact copy | It's a replica of the famous ship. |
| rib | one of the curved bones in your chest | He broke a rib. |
| rocket | a vehicle that travels into space; also a type of firework | The rocket was launched into space. |
| rug | a small carpet | The dog sleeps on the rug. |
| salon | a shop where hair or beauty treatments are done | She works in a hair salon. |
| scooter | a small motorbike; also a child's toy with two wheels | He rides a scooter to work. |
| scuba | equipment for breathing under water | We went scuba diving. |
| scythe | a tool with a long curved blade for cutting grass | The farmer cut the grass with a scythe. |
| seal | a sea animal with smooth fur; also something that closes a container tightly | We saw seals on the rocks. |
| seesaw | a long board children sit on at each end and move up and down | The kids played on the seesaw. |
| segment | a part of something | She ate a segment of orange. |
| shed | a small simple building for storing things | The bikes are in the shed. |
| shield | something used for protection | The knight carried a shield. |
| shipwreck | the destruction of a ship at sea; also the remains of the ship | Divers explored the shipwreck. |
| silverware | objects made of silver; also knives, forks and spoons (American English) | Put the silverware on the table. |
| skateboard | a board with wheels you stand on | He rides a skateboard. |
| smokestack | a tall chimney of a factory or ship | Smoke rose from the smokestack. |
| soundtrack | the music of a film | I love the soundtrack of this film. |