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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Tools & Equipment

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
caulk
caulk
[noun]

a filler used in construction and repairs to make joints watertight

Ex: Apply caulk around the bathtub to prevent leaks. 
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anvil
anvil
[noun]

a heavy metal block used as a surface for shaping hot materials by hammering

Ex: The blacksmith struck the glowing iron on the anvil. 
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awl
awl
[noun]

a sharp, pointed tool used to pierce or mark materials like leather, wood, or fabric

Ex: She used an awl to punch holes in the leather belt. 
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bridle
bridle
[noun]

a device placed on a horse's head, used by a rider to guide and control the horse's movements

Ex: The rider adjusted the bridle carefully before mounting the horse for their ride. 
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clipper
clipper
[noun]

a handheld metal tool with sharp blades used to trim nails or cut hair

Ex: She uses a clipper to keep her nails neat and short. 
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colander
colander
[noun]

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes, used for draining liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables

Ex: She poured the cooked spaghetti into the colander to drain the water. 
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clapper
clapper
[noun]

a metal piece suspended inside a bell that produces sound by striking its sides

Ex: The clapper swung freely, ringing the bell with each gust of wind. 
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conveyance

a vehicle, device, or other means used for transportation

Ex: The carriage was an elegant conveyance through the old city streets. 
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sextant
sextant
[noun]

a navigational tool used to measure the angle between visible celestial bodies or between a celestial body and the horizon, to determine position

Ex: The sailor uses a sextant to chart his course by the stars. 
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stock-in-trade

the tools, materials, or techniques regularly used by someone in their line of work

Ex: Wit and sarcasm are the comedian's stock-in-trade. 
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calk
calk
[noun]

a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction

Ex: The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads. 
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