borer
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The carpenter reached for his hand borer to finish the joints of the cabinet.
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adhesive
B2Describes a substance or surface that has the quality of sticking fast to another object or surface. It is commonly used to describe materials like tape, glue, or bandages that are designed to create a bond between two items.
thermometer
B2A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature or a temperature gradient. It is commonly used in medical settings to check for fever or in weather stations to monitor atmospheric conditions.
tool
A2A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function. It can also refer to anything used as a means of achieving a specific task or goal.
shim
B1A thin and often tapered piece of material, such as wood, metal, or plastic, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. It is typically used to level a surface or provide a better fit in construction and mechanical work.
scissors
A2A handheld tool used for cutting thin materials like paper, cloth, or hair, consisting of two metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other. It is typically operated by inserting fingers into loops at the ends of the handles to open and close the blades.
gears
B1Toothed wheels that interlock with others to transmit motion or change speed within a machine or vehicle. It also refers to the specific settings of these wheels that determine the power and speed output.
chain
B1A connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling loads. It also refers to a sequence of items of the same type forming a line, such as a group of shops owned by the same company.
kit
B1A set of tools, equipment, or clothes used for a particular purpose or activity. It can also refer to a collection of parts sold together to be assembled into a finished product.
funnel
B2A tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening. As a verb, it means to guide or channel something through a restricted space or towards a central point.
handle
B1As a noun, it refers to the part of an object designed to be held, turned, or pulled by the hand. As a verb, it means to manage, deal with, or be in charge of a specific situation, person, or task.