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Inglese e Conoscenza del Mondo per l'ACT - Oggetti Quotidiani

Impara il vocabolario ACT per gli oggetti quotidiani, inclusi strumenti comuni, articoli per la casa, effetti personali, contenitori e oggetti usati nella vita quotidiana.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
container
container
[sostantivo]

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

contenitore

contenitore

Ex: She poured the rice into an airtight container. 
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utensil
utensil
[sostantivo]

an object that is used for cooking or eating

utensile

utensile

Ex: Wooden utensils are preferred for stirring sauces in non-stick pans. 

Gli utensili in legno sono preferiti per mescolare le salse nelle padelle antiaderenti.

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spatula
spatula
[sostantivo]

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

spatola

spatola

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porcelain
porcelain
[sostantivo]

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcellana, ceramica bianca

porcellana, ceramica bianca

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware. 

La porcellana è spesso utilizzata per stoviglie di alta qualità.

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swab
swab
[sostantivo]

a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors

scopa a filacce, mop

scopa a filacce, mop

Ex: She wrung out the swab before continuing to clean the floor. 

Strizzò lo straccio prima di continuare a pulire il pavimento.

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garment
garment
[sostantivo]

an individual piece of clothing

indumento

indumento

Ex: Workers folded each finished garment and placed it in a box. 
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putty
putty
[sostantivo]

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

stucco, mastice

stucco, mastice

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quilt
quilt
[sostantivo]

a type of bedding made of three layers, a top layer, a middle layer of batting or filling, and a bottom layer, that are stitched or tied together to form a pattern or design

trapunta, piumino

trapunta, piumino

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chandelier
chandelier
[sostantivo]

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

lampadario

lampadario

Ex: The rustic chandelier made of wrought iron added a touch of charm to the cozy cottage's living room. 

Il lampadario rustico in ferro battuto ha aggiunto un tocco di fascino al soggiorno accogliente del cottage.

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ornamentation
ornamentation
[sostantivo]

decorative features or designs that make something look nicer

ornamentazione, decorazione

ornamentazione, decorazione

Ex: The living room curtains were chosen for their elegant ornamentation of embroidered patterns. 

Le tende del soggiorno sono state scelte per la loro elegante ornamentazione di motivi ricamati.

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knob
knob
[sostantivo]

a small, often rounded, handle that lets one open and close a door

pomello, maniglia

pomello, maniglia

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fragment
fragment
[sostantivo]

a small piece that has broken off or become separated from a larger whole

frammento,  pezzo

frammento, pezzo

Ex: The explosion sent metal fragments in several directions. 
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apparatus
apparatus
[sostantivo]

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

apparecchiatura

apparecchiatura

Ex: The gymnastics competition required athletes to perform routines on various apparatus such as the balance beam and parallel bars. 

La competizione di ginnastica richiedeva agli atleti di eseguire routine su vari apparati come la trave di equilibrio e le parallele.

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veil
veil
[sostantivo]

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

velo

velo

Ex: The actress wore a delicate veil at the film premiere, adding a touch of mystery to her look. 

L'attrice indossava un delicato velo alla prima del film, aggiungendo un tocco di mistero al suo look.

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grid
grid
[sostantivo]

a network that distributes electricity from power sources to consumers across an area

rete elettrica,  rete

rete elettrica, rete

Ex: New wind farms will soon be connected to the national grid. 
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implement
implement
[sostantivo]

a tool or device used for a specific task or purpose, often essential in daily activities

attrezzo, strumento

attrezzo, strumento

Ex: He packed camping implements such as a tent, cooking stove, and sleeping bag for the trip. 
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blindfold
blindfold
[sostantivo]

a cloth or covering used to cover someone's eyes, typically secured with ties or straps

benda, maschera per gli occhi

benda, maschera per gli occhi

Ex: He closed his eyes and pulled the blindfold down, preparing for the sensory experience. 

Chiuse gli occhi e si abbassò la benda, preparandosi per l'esperienza sensoriale.

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pocketbook
pocketbook
[sostantivo]

a small, usually rectangular container used to carry personal items such as money, credit cards, and identification cards

portafoglio, borsetta

portafoglio, borsetta

Ex: He checked his pocketbook to make sure he had enough cash for dinner. 

Ha controllato il suo portafoglio per assicurarsi di avere abbastanza contanti per la cena.

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syringe
syringe
[sostantivo]

a medical device with a plunger and needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids

siringa

siringa

Ex: The doctor attached a fine needle to the syringe for the procedure. 
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trellis
trellis
[sostantivo]

a framework made of metal or wood bars for supporting climbing plants or fruit trees

graticcio, traliccio

graticcio, traliccio

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figurine
figurine
[sostantivo]

a small decorative statue or sculpture typically made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, wood, or resin

figurina, statuetta

figurina, statuetta

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wick
wick
[sostantivo]

a piece of material, typically cotton or another fibrous substance, used to draw liquid, such as wax or oil, up into a flame for burning or illumination

stoppino, miccia

stoppino, miccia

Ex: The mosquito coil had a slow-burning wick that released repellent smoke over time. 

La spirale antizanzare aveva uno stoppino a lenta combustione che rilasciava fumo repellente nel tempo.

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corkscrew
corkscrew
[sostantivo]

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

cavatappi

cavatappi

Ex: The bartender reached for a corkscrew to open the new bottle of Chardonnay, skillfully extracting the cork without breaking it. 

Il barista ha raggiunto un cavatappi per aprire la nuova bottiglia di Chardonnay, estraendo abilmente il tappo senza romperlo.

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turntable
turntable
[sostantivo]

the flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played

giradischi

giradischi

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pamphlet
pamphlet
[sostantivo]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

opuscolo

opuscolo

Ex: The political candidate's campaign team handed out pamphlets outlining their platform and proposed policies to potential voters. 
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purifier
purifier
[sostantivo]

a device that cleans air, water, or other substances by removing pollutants, making them safer or more pleasant to use

purificatore, depuratore

purificatore, depuratore

Ex: The purifier system at the wastewater treatment plant ensures that discharged water meets environmental standards. 

Il sistema di purificatore nell'impianto di trattamento delle acque reflue assicura che l'acqua scaricata soddisfi gli standard ambientali.

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spare
spare
[sostantivo]

an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

pezzo di ricambio, riserva

pezzo di ricambio, riserva

Ex: They had a spare for each member of the team in case of unexpected needs. 
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receipt
receipt
[sostantivo]

a written or electronic record showing that money, goods, or services have been received or paid for

ricevuta

ricevuta

Ex: The hotel gave us a detailed receipt when we checked out. 
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debris
debris
[sostantivo]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

residui

residui

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse. 

I vigili del fuoco hanno spostato con attenzione i detriti per evitare ulteriori crolli.

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canister
canister
[sostantivo]

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

scatola di film

scatola di film

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pulley
pulley
[sostantivo]

a wheel with a track where a rope or chain runs, used to lift heavy objects easily

puleggia, carrucola

puleggia, carrucola

Ex: They installed a pulley in the garage to lift the engine out of the car. 

Hanno installato una puleggia nel garage per sollevare il motore dall'auto.

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pellet
pellet
[sostantivo]

a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition

granulo, pallina

granulo, pallina

Ex: The cat chased the pellet across the floor, batting it with her paws. 

Il gatto ha inseguito il pellet per il pavimento, colpendolo con le zampe.

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cistern
cistern
[sostantivo]

a container that stores water needed for flushing a toilet, often stored in the roof

serbatoio dell'acqua, cisterna

serbatoio dell'acqua, cisterna

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raft
raft
[sostantivo]

a board that is consisted of long pieces of a wood, reed, etc. tied together, which people use to sail or float on water

zattera, barca di legno

zattera, barca di legno

Ex: The raft was made of wooden planks tied together with ropes. 

La zattera era fatta di assi di legno legate insieme con corde.

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clamp
clamp
[sostantivo]

a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly

morsa, pinza

morsa, pinza

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shard
shard
[sostantivo]

a sharp piece of broken material, such as glass or pottery

scheggia, frammento

scheggia, frammento

Ex: He stepped on a shard, wincing in pain. 

Ha calpestato un frammento, rabbrividendo dal dolore.

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lattice
lattice
[sostantivo]

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

graticcio, reticolo

graticcio, reticolo

Ex: Intricate cast iron lattices lined the arched windows of the ornate Victorian mansion 

Intricate griglie in ghisa fiancheggiavano le finestre ad arco dell'ornata dimora vittoriana.

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dispenser
dispenser
[sostantivo]

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

erogatore, dispensatore

erogatore, dispensatore

Ex: In the emergency room, a liquid dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids. 

Nel pronto soccorso, un erogatore di liquidi ha facilitato la rapida somministrazione dei fluidi necessari.

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scraper
scraper
[sostantivo]

a tool for removing dirt, paint, or other unwanted matter from a surface by scraping

raschietto, grattatore

raschietto, grattatore

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drapery
drapery
[sostantivo]

fabric that is hung in beautiful, flowing folds, often used to cover windows or decorate rooms

tenda, drappeggio

tenda, drappeggio

Ex: He studied the intricate embroidery on the drapery that framed the antique mirror. 

Studiò l'intricato ricamo sulle tendaggi che incorniciavano lo specchio antico.

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rosette
rosette
[sostantivo]

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

rosetta, ornamento a forma di fiore stilizzato

rosetta, ornamento a forma di fiore stilizzato

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harness
harness
[sostantivo]

a system of straps worn on the human body to provide support, distribute weight, or secure an object

imbracatura, cinghia

imbracatura, cinghia

Ex: Construction crews must wear harnesses when on scaffolding. 

Le squadre di costruzione devono indossare imbracature quando sono sui ponteggi.

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bangle
bangle
[sostantivo]

a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist

braccialetto

braccialetto

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doily
doily
[sostantivo]

a small circular piece of cloth or paper with many small holes that is put on a plate under a cake

centrino

centrino

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fixture
fixture
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

apparecchio

apparecchio

Ex: The tenants asked if they could replace the outdated fixtures with modern ones. 

Gli inquilini hanno chiesto se potevano sostituire le attrezzature obsolete con quelle moderne.

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tinder
tinder
[sostantivo]

a dry, easily combustible material such as small twigs or dry leaves used to ignite a fire

esca, materiale infiammabile

esca, materiale infiammabile

Ex: He used dry grass as tinder to start the barbecue grill. 

Ha usato erba secca come esca per accendere la griglia del barbecue.

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souvenir
souvenir
[sostantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

ricordo

ricordo

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home. 

Hanno preso dei cioccolatini locali come souvenir da condividere con amici e famiglia a casa.

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keepsake
keepsake
[sostantivo]

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

ricordo, oggetto ricordo

ricordo, oggetto ricordo

Ex: As a parting gift, she gave him a handwritten letter to serve as a keepsake of their friendship. 

Come regalo d'addio, gli diede una lettera scritta a mano per servire da ricordo della loro amicizia.

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heirloom
heirloom
[sostantivo]

a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

eredità, cimelio di famiglia

eredità, cimelio di famiglia

Ex: They gathered around the heirloom piano for family sing-alongs during holidays. 

Si sono riuniti intorno al pianoforte di famiglia per cantare insieme durante le vacanze.

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bedspread
bedspread
[sostantivo]

a decorative covering for a bed that is designed to drape over the entire bed, including the pillows, and often reaches the floor

copriletto, piumino

copriletto, piumino

Ex: The bedspread matched the curtains perfectly, creating a cohesive room design. 

Il copriletto si abbinava perfettamente alle tende, creando un design della stanza coerente.

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afghan
afghan
[sostantivo]

a cozy and typically colorful knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, often handmade

un afgano, una coperta afgana

un afgano, una coperta afgana

Ex: The afghan on her bed was a cherished heirloom passed down through generations. 

L'afgano sul suo letto era una preziosa eredità tramandata di generazione in generazione.

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strand
strand
[sostantivo]

a single thin piece of hair, fiber, thread, wire, or similar material

ciocca

ciocca

Ex: A thin strand of silk caught on the rough edge of the box. 
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springboard
springboard
[sostantivo]

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

trampolino, pedana elastica

trampolino, pedana elastica

Ex: She used the springboard to gain extra height for her dive. 

Ha usato il trampolino per guadagnare ulteriore altezza nel suo tuffo.

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