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

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

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

Ex: He grabbed a biro from the drawer to write a quick note before heading out. 
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collar
collar
[noun]

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

Ex: The fox had a distinctive white collar around its neck. 
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laundry
laundry
[noun]

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

Ex: Don't forget to check your pockets before putting clothes in the laundry. 
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mop
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: She used a mop to clean up the spilled juice. 
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sachet
sachet
[noun]

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

Ex: She poured hot water over the tea sachet. 
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rivet
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 aircraft's fuselage was assembled using thousands of rivets to ensure a strong and durable connection between the metal panels. 
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bottle opener

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

Ex: He grabbed a bottle opener to open his drink. 
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dish rack
dish rack
[noun]

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

Ex: A plastic dish rack is easy to clean and light to move. 
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dustpan
dustpan
[noun]

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

Ex: He accidentally knocked over the dustpan while cleaning. 
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ring-pull
ring-pull
[noun]

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

Ex: He opened the soda with a quick tug on the ring-pull. 
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extension cord

a flexible electric cable that allows you to connect an electrical device to a power outlet farther away than its own cord reaches

Ex: I plugged the lamp into an extension cord to reach the far corner of the room. 
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hanger
hanger
[noun]

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

Ex: I placed my coat on a wooden hanger in the closet. 
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ironing board

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

Ex: She set up the ironing board in the laundry room before starting on the shirts. 
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rattle
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 train tracks could be heard in the distance. 
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to [run] a bath

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

Ex: I'll run a bath while you finish your tea. 
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suction pad

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

Ex: The GPS device attaches to the windshield with a suction pad. 
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oven mitt
oven mitt
[noun]

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

Ex: Always use an oven mitt when taking the tray out of the oven. 
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