Devices & Utensils
Devices & Utensils has 61 English words, such as Colander, Dishtowel, Tape measure, and axe. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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Colander/ˈkɒl.ən.dər/n
A bowl with small holes in it, used for washing food or draining liquid from cooked pasta or vegetables.
Pour the cooked pasta into a Colander to drain the water.
Dishtowel/ˈdɪʃ.taʊəl/n
A cloth used for drying dishes, plates, and cutlery after they have been washed.
She grabbed a clean dishtowel to dry the wet plates.
Tape measure/ˈteɪp ˌmeʒ.ər/n. phr
A flexible strip of plastic, fabric, or metal marked with units of length, used for measuring.
The carpenter used a tape measure to find the exact width of the window frame.
axe/æks/
n. tool, chopper; v. chop, cut
bit/ˈbɪt/n
n. a small piece or a small amount of something; n. the cutting or drilling part fitted into a drill.
bleach/blit͡ʃ/
A strong chemical used for cleaning things or making them white.
bolt/boʊlt/
n. a metal bar that slides across to lock a door; a thick metal pin used with a nut to fasten things; v. to fasten with a bolt; to run away suddenly; to eat food very quickly and greedily.
bottle opener
A tool used to remove a metal cap from a bottle.
I used a bottle opener to open the glass bottle.
broom/bɹum/n
A brush with a long handle used for sweeping floors.
chainsaw/ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/
A portable mechanical saw operated by a gasoline engine or electricity, having teeth on an endless chain.
chisel/ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/
n. tool, cutting instrument; v. cut, shape
clamp/klæmp/
n. a tool with two parts that are screwed together to hold things tightly in place; v. to fasten with a clamp.
corkscrew/ˈkɔɹkskɹu/
A corkscrew is a tool with a twisted metal rod used for pulling corks from bottles.
detergent/dɪˈtɝd͡ʒənt/n
A liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes, or other surfaces to remove dirt and grease.
drill/drɪl/
n. tool, machine, exercise, practice; v. bore, pierce, train, practice
dustpan
a flat container with a short handle, used with a broom to collect dirt and rubbish
She swept the crumbs into the dustpan.
file/faɪl/
n. a folder or box for keeping papers in order; n. a collection of information stored under one name on a computer; v. to put papers in order.
fork/fɔːrk/
n. utensil, eating tool, division, branching point; v. split, branch, lift, serve
frying pan
a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying or cooking food on a stovetop
I cooked the vegetables in a frying pan with a little oil.
hacksaw
A hacksaw is a hand tool with a thin, fine-toothed blade used for cutting metal and other hard materials.
I used a hacksaw to cut through the metal pipe.
hammer/ˈhæmər/n
A tool with a heavy metal head used for hitting nails or breaking things.
handsaw
a small saw with a toothed blade and a handle, used by hand to cut wood or other materials
He used a handsaw to cut the wooden board.
hoe/hoʊ/
A garden tool with a long handle and a thin metal blade, used for weeding and breaking up soil.
hose/hoʊz/
n. tube, pipe; v. water, wash
kitchen foil
A thin sheet of aluminum used for cooking, covering, or wrapping food.
Wrap the leftovers in kitchen foil before putting them in the fridge.
knife/naɪf/
n. cutting tool, blade
ladder/ˈlædər/noun
n. a piece of equipment with two long side pieces and rungs between them, used for climbing up to a high place.
lawnmower
a machine used for cutting grass to keep a lawn short and neat
I used the lawnmower to cut the grass before the picnic.
liquid soap
A soap in liquid form, usually used for washing hands or the body.
Please use liquid soap to wash your hands.
mixing bowl
A large bowl used for combining ingredients when cooking or baking.
She combined the flour and eggs in a mixing bowl.
monkey/ˈmʌŋki/
n. a monkey wrench, an adjustable spanner with a movable jaw; n. an animal with a long tail that lives in trees.
mop
A mop is a cleaning tool with a long handle and a bundle of absorbent material used to wash floors.
I use a mop to clean the kitchen floor.
nail/neɪl/n
n. fastener, pin, fingernail, toenail; v. fasten, secure, achieve, capture
nut/nʊt/n
n. a small metal ring with a threaded hole, screwed onto a bolt to hold things together; n. a dry fruit with a hard shell, such as a walnut.
peeler
A kitchen tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables.
I used a peeler to remove the skin from the potatoes.
plane/pleɪn/n
n. a tool with a sharp blade, used to shave thin layers off wood and make it smooth; n. an aircraft.
pliers/ˈplaɪə(ɹ)z/
Pliers are a hand tool used for holding objects firmly or for cutting and bending wire.
plungernoun
n. a tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear a blocked sink or toilet; n. the part that pushes down in a French press.
pot/pɑːt/
n. container, vessel, plant container, flower pot; v. pot a plant, plant
rake/reɪk/
v. gather, collect, search, scrutinize; n. tool, implement, debauchee, profligate
saucepan/ˈsɔsˌpæn/
A deep cooking pan with a handle, used for boiling or simmering liquids and food.
scraper
A scraper is a tool with a flat, sharp edge used to remove material from a surface.
I used a scraper to remove the dried paint from the window.
screw/skruː/n
n. fastener, bolt; v. twist, fasten; v. cheat, defraud
screwdriver/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɚ/
A hand tool used for turning screws by inserting the tip into the screw head slot.
secateurs
Hand-held shears used for cutting small branches and stems.
I used the secateurs to trim the rose bushes.
shears
A tool like large scissors, used for cutting plants, cloth, or other materials.
The gardener used shears to trim the hedge.
spade/speɪ̯d/
A garden tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging.
spatula/ˈspætjʊlə/
A spatula is a kitchen tool with a flat, wide blade used for turning food or spreading things.
sponge/spʌndʒ/
A soft, light, porous substance or object that is used for washing, cleaning, or absorbing liquids.
squeegee
a tool with a flat rubber blade used to remove water or other liquid from a surface
She used a squeegee to wipe the water off the shower door.
steamer/ˈstiːmər/
n. a covered pan or basket with holes in which food is cooked in the steam from boiling water.
tin opener
A tool used to cut open metal food tins.
I used a tin opener to open the can of beans.
tongs/tɔŋz/
A tool used for picking up and holding things instead of using your fingers.
toolbox/ˈtuːlˌbɑks/
A box or container used to store and carry tools.
trash can
A container used for holding waste until it is thrown away.
Please put the empty bottle in the trash can.
trowel
a small handheld tool with a pointed blade, used for digging and moving soil
She used a trowel to plant the seedlings in the garden.
vacuum cleaner
a machine that cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt
I used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room.
vise
A vise is a tool with two jaws that can be tightened to hold an object firmly in place.
I tightened the vise to hold the metal pipe securely.
watering can
a container with a handle and a spout, used for watering plants
I filled the watering can and watered the tomato plants.
whisk/wɪsk/
n. a kitchen tool made of loops of wire, used for beating eggs or cream; v. to beat ingredients quickly with a whisk.
wrench/ˈɹent͡ʃ/
n. tool, grip tool; v. twist, pull violently