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SAT Natural Sciences - Technical Objects

Here you will learn some English words related to technical objects, such as "stratum", "oscilloscope", "ratchet", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
anchor

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

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helix

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

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console

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

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drone

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

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foam

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

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payload

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

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replica

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

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vessel

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

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canoe

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

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submersible

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

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hull

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

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vellum

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

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projectile

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

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trowel

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

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hoist

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

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oscilloscope

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

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contraption

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

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waterwheel

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

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linotype

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

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stratum

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

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gauge

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

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brocade

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

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caulk

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

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tarp

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

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antique

an object, typically over a hundred years old, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

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odometer

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

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quill

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

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vane

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

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munition

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

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torpedo

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

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pendulum

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

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ratchet

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

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barb

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

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paraphernalia

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

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rushlight

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

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lathe

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

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starter kit

a package or set of basic items or tools assembled to help someone get started with a particular activity

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buttress

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

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linen

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

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aqueduct

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

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viaduct

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

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pillar

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

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processor

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

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