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Key Garage Vocabulary - Toolbox

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Key Garage Vocabulary
toolbox
toolbox
[noun]

a portable, often metal box for organizing and keeping tools in

Ex: The carpenter 's toolbox was a well-worn wooden chest filled with saws , hammers , and measuring tapes .
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box
box
[noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: She opened a gift box and found a surprise inside.
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to have or store something in a specific place

Ex: Where do you keep the extra blankets ?
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Right now , they are fixing the car in the garage .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Drinking water frequently helps with dehydration.
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organized
organized
[Adjective]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

Ex: The organized layout of the website facilitated smooth navigation for users .
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most
most
[determiner]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

Ex: Most students in the class preferred the new teaching method .
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metal
metal
[noun]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .
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plastic
plastic
[noun]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.
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usually
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually visit our grandparents during the holidays .
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handle
handle
[noun]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

Ex: The hammer has a wooden handle for better grip .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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compartment

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

Ex: The conductor announced that refreshments were available in the dining compartment.
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space
space
[noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: There was no space left in the parking lot .
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .
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lid
lid
[noun]

the removable cover at the top of a container

Ex: She accidentally dropped the lid, making a loud clatter on the kitchen floor .
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to close
to close
[Verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

Ex: It 's time to close the garage door ; we do n't want any intruders getting in .
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kind
kind
[noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The store sells products of various kinds, from electronics to clothing .
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It 's common to see tourists in the city during the summer .
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to include

to have something as a part of the whole

Ex: The meeting agenda will include updates on current projects and discussions about future plans .
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hammer
hammer
[noun]

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

Ex: The hammer's weight provided the force needed for tougher jobs .
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screwdriver

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

Ex: The magnetic tip of the screwdriver helped hold screws in place .
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wrench
wrench
[noun]

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

Ex: The assembly line worker used a wrench to secure the components of the machine .
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pliers
pliers
[noun]

a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects

Ex: The jeweler used precision pliers to manipulate delicate pieces of metal for crafting jewelry .
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

Ex: The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run .
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screw
screw
[noun]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

Ex: He replaced the old screws with longer ones to better secure the shelf to the wall .
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to tighten

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

Ex: He tightened the lid on the jar to keep the contents fresh .
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to loosen
to loosen
[Verb]

to make something less tight or more flexible

Ex: The musician had to loosen the guitar strings to adjust the pitch .
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bolt
bolt
[noun]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

Ex: The mechanic replaced the rusted bolt with a new one .
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to grip
to grip
[Verb]

to hold tightly and provide traction or a secure hold, especially on a surface

Ex: The suction cups on the octopus 's tentacles grip the smooth surface of the glass tank .
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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: We should pull the curtains to let in more sunlight .
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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around
around
[preposition]

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point

Ex: A small café opened around the intersection last week .
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garden
garden
[noun]

the land that is joined to our house and we can grow plants there

Ex: We often have family gatherings in the garden during summer evenings .
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to break
to break
[Verb]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

Ex: The computer screen suddenly broke, and I could n't see anything .
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Right now , they are fixing the car in the garage .
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job
job
[noun]

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

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small
small
[Adjective]

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

Ex: The donation made a small difference , but every bit helped the community .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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to put back

to return something to its original place or position

Ex: Every time she uses the scissors, she forgets to put them back.
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use
use
[noun]

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

Ex: The manual provides instructions for the safe use of the equipment .
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tidy
tidy
[Adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.
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item
item
[noun]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

Ex: This item is not available in our online store .
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anyone
anyone
[pronoun]

used for referring to a person when who that person is does not matter

Ex: I 'll be happy to talk to anyone who is interested in volunteering .
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to like
to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: What kind of music do you like?
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