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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Everyday Objects & Domestic Life

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biro
[noun]

a pen with a metal ball at the tip that when rolls puts the ink on paper

Ex: The biro's ergonomic design makes it comfortable to hold during long writing sessions .
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collar
[noun]

a visible ring, band, or marking encircling the neck or throat area of an animal

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laundry
[noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: She hung the laundry out to dry in the sun .
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mop
[noun]

a cleaning tool consisting of a long handle with absorbent material like sponge, yarn, or cloth attached at the end, used for wiping or scrubbing floors

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sachet
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a small bag or packet used to contain and protect items such as tea leaves, sugar, or spices

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rivet
[noun]

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

Ex: To repair the damaged section of the ship 's hull , the maintenance crew had to remove the old rivets and replace them with new ones .
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a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

Ex: They forgot to bring a bottle opener to the picnic .
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dish rack
[noun]

a kitchen tool designed to hold washed dishes, cups, and utensils in an organized way while they air-dry

Ex: He wiped the table before setting the dish rack with clean bowls .
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dustpan
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a small, flat container with a handle used to collect dust, dirt, or debris swept from the floor with a brush

Ex: A small dustpan is perfect for kitchen messes .
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ring-pull
[noun]

a small metal ring attached to the top of a can, used to open it by pulling

Ex: That design replaces the traditional ring-pull with a twist-off cap.
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a flexible electric cable that allows you to connect an electrical device to a power outlet farther away than its own cord reaches

Ex: Outdoor events often require long extension cords for lighting and sound equipment .
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hanger
[noun]

a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free

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a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed

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rattle
[noun]

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

Ex: The rattle of the chains echoed through the abandoned factory .
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to fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath

Ex: There's nothing like running a bath on a cold night.
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a flexible, cup-shaped object that sticks to smooth surfaces using air pressure, often used to hold or mount thing

Ex: He used a suction pad lifter to remove the broken tile.
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oven mitt
[noun]

a thick, padded glove worn to protect one's hand when handling hot items from an oven or stove

Ex: Don't squeeze the hot pan without your oven mitt on.
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