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wrench
He used a wrench to fix the leaking pipe.
tape measure
Can you hand me the tape measure? I want to measure the curtains.
chisel
With careful hands, she began to chisel away the excess wood from the block.
level
a level
spanner
The mechanic used a spanner to fix the wrench
extension cord
I need an extension cord to plug in my laptop at the other side of the room.
crowbar
The workers used a crowbar to lift the heavy wooden beam.
caulking gun
I used a caulking gun to seal the windows before winter.
sandpaper
Before painting the wall, make sure to sandpaper the surface for better adhesion.
paint roller
I used a paint roller to finish the living room in just a few hours.
glue stick
I used a glue stick to attach the pictures to my scrapbook.
blender
I used the blender to make a delicious fruit smoothie for breakfast.
duster
She used a feather duster to gently remove dust from the picture frames.
sprinkle
She decided to sprinkle some chocolate on the cake.
clipboard
I took my clipboard to the park to draw the trees.
stationery knife
Be careful when using the stationery knife; it is very sharp.
electric kettle
I boiled some water in the electric kettle for my tea.
shoe rack
I put my sneakers on the shoe rack by the door.
deluxe
Meaning: luxurious, high-quality, or more expensive than the standard version
Ex: The hotel offers a deluxe suite with a beautiful view of the ocean.
downside
The downside of living in a big city is the high cost of living.
get a hold
Once I get a hold of the new software, I will be able to complete my tasks faster.
hose
I need to buy a new hose for the garden.
contact lenses
I prefer wearing contact lenses instead of glasses when I play sports.
hair clip
I used a colorful hair clip to keep my hair away from my eyes.
peephole
She looked through the peephole to see who was knocking at the door.
wig
She wore a beautiful wig for the costume party.
hoist
We need to hoist the flag at the start of the ceremony.
They used a crane to hoist the steel beams into place.
kickstand
I always check if the kickstand is down before I get off my bike.
crack open
Let's crack open a cold drink after a long day.
grater
She used a grater to add fresh lemon zest to the cake batter.
cog
The cog in the clock is broken.
packaging
She was impressed by the eco-friendly packaging of the food items.
swoop down
She felt a rush of excitement as the roller coaster swooped down from the highest point.
disinter
The archaeologists decided to disinter the ancient artifacts from the burial site.
screwdriver
I need a phillips screwdriver to fix the loose chair leg.
sanitary pad
Many girls start using sanitary pads when they get their first period.
tongs
At the buffet, I used tongs to serve myself some salad.
strainer
She poured the juice through a strainer to remove the pulp.
pinwheel
The children ran around the yard, holding their colorful pinwheels in the breeze.
weathercock
The weathercock on the barn spins quickly when the wind picks up.
cutlery
We need to set the table with cutlery before dinner.
silverberry
Silverberry plants are great for attracting birds to your backyard.
kickboard
She practiced her swimming skills using a kickboard in the pool.
flutter
The butterfly began to flutter around the garden.
She felt her heart flutter when she saw her friend.
The leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.
backhoe
The workers used a backhoe to dig a deep hole for the foundation.
hydraulic press
He demonstrated how a hydraulic press can crush a car.
binders
I put all my class notes in a binder to keep them organized.
thermostat
The thermostat is set to 72 degrees for a comfortable living room.
digital native
As a digital native, she finds it easy to learn new apps and software.
like a kid in a candy store
When she walked into the toy store, she was like a kid in a candy store.
skip rope
I love to skip rope during recess with my friends.
blind man's buff
We played blind man's buff at the birthday party, and everyone had a great time trying to avoid being caught.
hopscotch
The children played hopscotch in the park after school.
wad
She wadded up the paper and threw the wad in the trash
bottle cap
The bottle cap was too tight, and I had to ask for help to open it.
signet ring
He wore a beautiful signet ring that belonged to his grandfather.
plier
She grabbed the plier to bend the metal piece.
dismantle
The technician will dismantle the computer to fix the issue.
chandelier
The grand ballroom was illuminated by a stunning crystal chandelier.
dwindle
His interest in the project started to dwindle after a few weeks.
bolt
Make sure to draw the bolt of the door before you leave the house.
terrace
We had dinner on the terrace last night.
stage podium
The speaker stood confidently at the stage podium, ready to share her ideas.
pacemaker
The doctor recommended a pacemaker to help regulate her heartbeat.
cartridge
The printer ran out of ink, so I need to buy a new cartridge.
pickup truck
I borrowed my friend's pickup truck to move some furniture.
condone
The teacher does not condone cheating in her classroom.
muzzle
The dog wore a muzzle during the walk to ensure everyone’s safety.
fussy
The fussy eater complained about every little thing at the last supper
nothing of the sort
I heard you were upset about the party, but that's nothing of the sort; I had a great time!
tripod
Using a tripod helps to avoid blurry images when taking photos at night.
jackhammer
He learned how to operate a jackhammer during his summer job in construction.
wheelbarrow
She pushed the wheelbarrow up the hill to deliver the bricks.
thermos
I filled my thermos with hot chocolate for the picnic.
stepladder
Be careful when using the stepladder; make sure it is on a flat surface.
rubber stamp
She used a rubber stamp to mark all the documents with the company logo.
pulley
The workers used a pulley to lift the heavy box to the top of the building.
gangway
The passengers lined up at the gangway to board the ship.
food cover
rice paddle
Peeler
a potato peeler
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