English Vocabulary
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super
B2
/[ˈsypɑ]/
Excellent; very good.
crane
B2
/kɹeɪn/
a tall machine with a projecting arm, used to lift and move heavy objects
mill
B2
/mɪl/
A building or factory where grain is crushed into flour, or where materials like cloth or paper are made.
superintendent
B2
/ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/
A person who is in charge of supervising, directing, or managing something.
jaw
B2
/d͡ʒɔ/
The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat.
hose
B2
/hoʊz/
a long flexible tube used to carry water, gas, or another fluid
roller
B2
/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/
a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something
probe
B2
/pɹoʊb/
A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong.
plumber
B2
/ˈplʌm.ɚ/
A person whose job is to fit and repair water pipes, taps, and similar equipment.
cutter
B2
/ˈkʌtɚ/
a tool or machine used for cutting a particular material
lever
B2
/ˈlɛv.ɚ/
a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point and is used to lift or move something
screwdriver
B2
/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/
a hand or power tool shaped to engage a screw head so that the screw can be tightened or loosened
hopper
B2
/ˈhɑːpər/
a funnel-shaped container through which loose material is stored or fed into a machine
implement
B2
/ˈɪmpləmənt/
To put a plan, decision, or system into action.
cleaver
B2
/ˈkliːvɚ/
a heavy knife with a broad, usually rectangular blade, used especially for chopping meat and bones
socket
B2
/ˈsɑkɪt/
a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits
crowbar
B2
/ˈkroʊˌbɑːr/
a strong iron or steel bar, often flattened or curved at one end, used as a lever to force things apart
distributor
B2
/dɪˈstrɪbjətɝ/
A company or person that supplies goods to shops and customers.
trough
B2
/tɹɔf/
a long, narrow, open container used for food, water, mixing, or holding materials
erect
B2
/ɪˈɹɛkt/
Standing straight up; upright.
finder
B2
/ˈfaɪn.dɚ/
a person who finds or discovers someone or something
demolish
B2
/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/
To knock down or completely destroy a building or structure.
weld
B2
/wɛld/
to join pieces of metal or plastic permanently by heat, pressure, or both
drainage
B2
/ˈdɹeɪnɪdʒ/
the process of removing excess liquid or allowing it to flow away
framework
B2
/ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/
A basic set of ideas or rules used to plan or decide something.
woodwork
B2
/ˈwʊdˌwɝk/
the wooden parts or fittings of a building, such as doors, frames, and trim
catapult
B2
/ˈkætəˌpʌlt/
a device or ancient engine that launches a projectile with force
wheelbarrow
B2
/ˈʍil.bæɹ.oʊ/
a small cart with one wheel at the front and two handles, pushed by a person to carry loads
tripod
B2
/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/
a three-legged stand or support for a camera, instrument, vessel, or other object
mallet
B2
/ˈmælɪt/
a hammer with a large head, usually made of wood, rubber, or another relatively soft material
manhole
B2
/ˈmænhoʊl/
a covered opening in a street or other surface through which a worker can enter a sewer, drain, or underground utility space
tongs
B2
/tɔŋz/
a tool with two joined arms used to grip, lift, or hold objects without touching them directly
piston
B2
/ˈpɪstən/
a solid disk or cylinder that moves tightly inside a larger cylinder to transmit pressure or drive a machine
flagpole
B2
/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/
a tall pole from which a flag is flown
nutcracker
B2
/ˈnʌtˌkɹækɚ/
a tool with two hinged arms or another lever mechanism used to crack nutshells
dispenser
B2
/dɪˈspɛnsər/
a device or container that releases a substance or item in measured amounts
compressor
B2
/kəmˈprɛsɝ/
a mechanical device that compresses gases
embankment
B2
/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/
a long raised bank of earth, stone, or other material built to hold back water or support a road or railway
thimble
B2
/ˈθɪmbəl/
a small hard cap worn over a fingertip to protect it and push a needle while sewing
reflector
B2
/rɪˈflɛktɚ/
a surface or device that sends light, heat, sound, or other radiation back
slicer
B2
/ˈslaɪ.sɚ/
a knife, utensil, or machine designed to cut food or other material into slices
divider
B2
/dɪˈvaɪdər/
a partition, barrier, or other object that separates one area or group from another
pincushion
B2
/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/
a small stuffed or magnetic holder in which sewing pins and needles are kept
auger
B2
/ˈɔ.ɡɚ/
a tool with a helical cutting bit used for boring holes in wood, soil, ice, or another material
stilt
B2
/stɪlt/
one of a pair of tall poles with raised footrests that allow a person to walk high above the ground
sealer
B2
/ˈsiːlɚ/
a liquid or coating applied to make a surface resistant to air, water, stains, or damage
precut
B2
/ˌpɹiˈkʌt/
cut to shape or size before being sold, assembled, or used