Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Utensili e attrezzature

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caulk

[sostantivo]

a filler used in construction and repairs to make joints watertight

mastice, stucco

Ex: Over time , old caulk can crack and lose effectiveness .Col tempo, il vecchio **mastice** può incrinarsi e perdere efficacia.

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anvil

[sostantivo]

a heavy metal block used as a surface for shaping hot materials by hammering

incudine, bigoncia

Ex: A sturdy anvil is essential for forging durable tools .**Un'incudine** robusta è essenziale per forgiare utensili durevoli.

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awl

[sostantivo]

a sharp, pointed tool used to pierce or mark materials like leather, wood, or fabric

lesina, punteruolo

Ex: The shoemaker 's worn awl had shaped hundreds of soles .La lesina consumata del calzolaio aveva modellato centinaia di suole.

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bridle

[sostantivo]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

briglia, testiera

Ex: Before the race , the jockey checked that the bridle was securely fastened to ensure maximum control over the horse .Prima della gara, il fantino ha verificato che il **briglia** fosse saldamente fissato per garantire il massimo controllo sul cavallo.

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clipper

[sostantivo]

a handheld metal tool with sharp blades used to trim nails or cut hair

forbici

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colander

[sostantivo]

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes, used for draining liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables

colino

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clapper

[sostantivo]

a metal piece suspended inside a bell that produces sound by striking its sides

battaglio, batacchio

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conveyance

[sostantivo]

a vehicle, device, or other means used for transportation

Ex: The mine uses specialized rail conveyances to transport ores and materials throughout tunnels .

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sextant

[sostantivo]

a navigational tool used to measure the angle between visible celestial bodies or between a celestial body and the horizon, to determine position

sestante, strumento di navigazione

Ex: He teaches students how to use a sextant for celestial navigation .Insegna agli studenti come usare un **sestante** per la navigazione celeste.

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stock-in-trade

[sostantivo]

the tools, materials, or techniques regularly used by someone in their line of work

strumenti del mestiere, materiale di lavoro

Ex: For a chef , knives and spices are essential stock-in-trade.Per uno chef, coltelli e spezie sono **strumenti del mestiere** essenziali.

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calk

[sostantivo]

a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction

rampone, artiglio

Ex: The calk dug into the ground , helping the horse stay balanced .Il **rampone** si conficcò nel terreno, aiutando il cavallo a rimanere in equilibrio.

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