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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

a type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line

Ex: The scientist experimented with different pendulum lengths to improve the accuracy of the clock.
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padlock
[noun]

a detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through an opening and then secured shut, typically used to secure doors, gates, lockers, or containers

Ex: Thieves broke the padlock and entered the warehouse .
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a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

Ex: He accidentally broke the light bulb while changing it and had to sweep up the shards carefully .
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the flow of electric charge through a conductor or circuit

Ex: When the switch is closed , electric current flows through the circuit and powers the device .
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a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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the devices used to see distant objects more clearly by looking through two small telescopes mounted together

Ex: She cleaned the lenses of her binoculars regularly to maintain optimal viewing clarity.
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lens
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a shaped piece of glass or plastic that refracts light to form images, commonly used in cameras, microscopes, eyeglasses, and telescopes

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a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

Ex: The touchscreen allows for quick and intuitive control .
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a device used for storing and retrieving digital information, which uses rapidly rotating disks to read and write data

Ex: She backed up all her data on an external hard drive.
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(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

Ex: The motherboard connects the hard drive , graphics card , and other parts .
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gadget
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a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

Ex: This multi-tool gadget includes a knife , screwdriver , and bottle opener , perfect for camping trips .
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reception
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the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

Ex: The radio station has great reception in this part of the country .
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a device that uses GPS technology and satellite signals to help drivers navigate to their destination by providing them with real-time information about their location and route

Ex: He disconnected the satellite navigation after arriving at his destination .
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earpiece
[noun]

a device placed in or on the ear that delivers sound, commonly used with phones, radios, hearing aids, or communication systems

Ex: The actor received cues through a hidden earpiece.
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a plastic card embedded with a microchip that can store and process data securely, used for identification, authentication, data storage, and application processing

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plug
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a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .
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torch
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a portable electric light source, typically powered by batteries, used to illuminate dark areas

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an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

Ex: She adjusted the focus on the microscope to get a clearer view of the tissue sample .
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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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