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THINGS
VOCABULARY THINGS
Term | Definition |
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Candle | A round stick of wax with a piece of string (called a wick ) through the middle which is lit to give light as it burns |
Magnet | A piece of iron that attracts objects made of iron towards it, either naturally or because of an electric current that is passed through it |
Satchel | A bag with a long strap, that you hang over your shoulder or wear on your back, used especially for carrying school books |
Traffic cone | |
Atm | The abbreviation for ‘automated teller machine’ |
Backpack | A large bag, often supported on a light metal frame, carried on the back and used especially by people who go climbing or walking |
Dice | A small cube of wood, plastic, etc., with a different number of spots on each of its sides, used in games of chance |
Padlock | A type of lock that is used to fasten two things together or to fasten one thing to another. Padlocks are used with chains on gates, etc. |
Letter | A message that is written down or printed on paper and usually put in an envelope and sent to somebody |
Traffic light | A signal that controls the traffic on a road, by means of red, orange and green lights that show when you must stop and when you can go |
Microscope | An instrument used in scientific study for making very small things look larger so that you can examine them carefully |
Balloon | A small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. Balloons are brightly coloured and used as decorations or toys. |
Briefcase | A flat case used for carrying papers and documents |
Shopping cart | A large basket on wheels into which you put the things that you want to buy as you push it round a store |
Stop sign | |
Globe | An object shaped like a ball with a map of the world on its surface, usually on a stand so that it can be turned |
Can | Used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen |
Rucksack | A large bag, often supported on a light metal frame, carried on the back and used especially by people who go climbing or walking |
Sword | A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle |
Street light | A light at the top of a tall post in the street |
Coins | A small flat piece of metal used as money |
Box | A container made of wood, cardboard, metal, etc. with a flat stiff base and sides and often a lid, used especially for holding solid things |
Luggage | Bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody’s clothes and things when they are travelling |
Axe | A tool with a wooden handle and a heavy metal blade, used for chopping wood, cutting down trees, etc. |
Bolt | A long, narrow piece of metal that you slide across the inside of a door or window in order to lock it |
Ball | A round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports |
Lighter | A small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc. |
Drone | A continuous low noise |
Medal | A flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war |
Snorkel | To swim under the surface of the water while breathing air through a tube (a snorkel) |
Chain | A series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose |
Shield | A large piece of metal or leather carried by soldiers in the past to protect the body when fighting |