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 journalist always carries a biro in his pocket for taking notes during interviews .
collar [noun]

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

Ex: A faint collar of feathers surrounded the chick 's neck .
laundry [noun]

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

Ex: I should pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners .
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

Ex: A mop and bucket are kept in the utility closet .
sachet [noun]

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

Ex: The spice sachet kept the herbs fresh .
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: The engineer inspected each rivet to ensure they were properly fastened and that there were no signs of corrosion or loosening .

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

Ex: She bought a keychain with a built-in bottle opener .

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

Ex: She placed the plates carefully in the dish rack .
dustpan [noun]

a small, flat container with a handle used to collect dust, dirt, or debris swept from the floor with a brush

Ex: The janitor emptied the dustpan into the trash bin .

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

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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: She coiled the extension cord neatly after use .
hanger [noun]

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

Ex: He bought velvet hangers to prevent his shirts from slipping off .

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

Ex: He accidentally knocked over the ironing board while carrying the iron .
rattle [noun]

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

Ex: The baby 's rattle entertained her for hours with its cheerful noise .

to fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath

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a flexible, cup-shaped object that sticks to smooth surfaces using air pressure, often used to hold or mount thing

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

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