Materials & Substances

drop A2

/dɹɑp/ A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape. Meaning Off Sound Off

land A2

/lænd/ The solid, dry part of the earth's surface. Meaning Off Sound Off

rock A2

/rɑk/ The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone. Meaning Off Sound Off

ring A2

/rɪŋ/ A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger. Meaning Off Sound Off

ground A2

/ɡraʊnd/ The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on. Meaning Off Sound Off

gold A2

/ɡoʊld/ A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins. Meaning Off Sound Off

board A2

/bɔɹd/ A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material. Meaning Off Sound Off

smoke A2

/smoʊk/ The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning. Meaning Off Sound Off

gas A2

/ɡæs/ A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space. Meaning Off Sound Off

hole A2

/hoʊl/ An opening or empty space in a solid object or surface. Meaning Off Sound Off

stone A2

/stoʊ̯n/ The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material. Meaning Off Sound Off

drug A2

/ˈdrʌg/ An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine. Meaning Off Sound Off

tape A2

/ˈteɪp/ A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together. Meaning Off Sound Off

oil A2

/ɔɪl/ A thick liquid from plants or animals used in cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off

silver A2

/ˈsɪl.vɚ/ A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware. Meaning Off Sound Off

wood A2

/wʊd/ The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things. Meaning Off Sound Off

metal A2

/ˈmɛ.təl/ A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity. Meaning Off Sound Off

material A2

/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ A substance that something is made from. Meaning Off Sound Off

chain A2

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery. Meaning Off Sound Off

salt A2

/sɔlt/ A white substance used to add flavour to food and to preserve it. Meaning Off Sound Off

plastic A2

/ˈplæstɪk/ A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects. Meaning Off Sound Off

sweat A2

/swɛt/ The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, ill, or nervous. Meaning Off Sound Off

sauce A2

/sɔs/ A thick or liquid mixture served with or on food to add flavour. Meaning Off Sound Off

chip A2

/tʃɪp/ A small piece broken off from a larger solid object. Meaning Off Sound Off

clay A2

/kleɪ/ A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics. Meaning Off Sound Off

fence A2

/fɛns/ A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land. Meaning Off Sound Off

soap A2

/soʊp/ A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

net A2

/nɛt/ A material made of string or rope knotted together with open spaces between, used to catch fish, balls, or other things. Meaning Off Sound Off

pan A2

/pæn/ A flat, round metal container with a handle, used for cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off

chemical A2

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ A substance, such as an element or compound, used in or produced by chemistry. Meaning Off Sound Off

leather A2

/ˈlɛðɚ/ A strong material made from the treated skin of animals, used for shoes, bags, and clothing. Meaning Off Sound Off

basket A2

/ˈbæskɪt/ A container, usually made of woven material, used to hold or carry things. Meaning Off Sound Off

medal A2

/ˈmɛdəl/ A flat metal disc given as a prize or award, often for winning a sporting event. Meaning Off Sound Off

perfume A2

/ˈpɝfjuːm/ A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin. Meaning Off Sound Off

balloon A2

/bəˈlun/ A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off

petrol A2

/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/ A liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power cars and other vehicles. Meaning Off Sound Off

wool A2

/wʊl/ The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep. Meaning Off Sound Off

shampoo A2

/ʃæmˈpuː/ A liquid soap used for washing your hair. Meaning Off Sound Off

lotion A2

/ˈloʊʃən/ a liquid or light cream applied to the skin for cosmetic, soothing, or medical purposes Meaning Off Sound Off

crayon A2

/ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ a small stick or pencil of colored wax, chalk, charcoal, or similar material used for drawing Meaning Off Sound Off

mineral water A2

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chip off A2

to break away as a small piece from a harder surface Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

fall apart A2

to break into separate pieces or stop holding together Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off