| accessory |
an item added on to something else to make it prettier, more complete, or more useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. [2 definitions] |
| bundle |
a package wrapped to make it easier to carry. [1/3 definitions] |
| cartridge |
a small case that holds some material or a piece of equipment. A cartridge is put into a larger device to help make it work. [1/3 definitions] |
| cassette |
a case with film, audio tape, or video tape inside. Cassettes make it easy to load a camera or recorder. |
| cast iron |
a mixture of iron and carbon, with other materials added to make it either hard and brittle or soft and strong. |
| clad2 |
to join a metal to another metal in order to make it stronger or protect it. |
| drain |
to remove water or other liquid from (a container or area) to make it empty or dry. [1/9 definitions] |
| fertilizer |
a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make it better for growing plants. |
| gold |
a soft, heavy, yellow metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is often combined with other metals to make it harder and stronger. Gold is very valuable. (symbol: Au) [1/7 definitions] |
| greet |
to make itself seen or heard by. [1/3 definitions] |
| gut |
(usually plural) the inner parts of something that make it work. [1/5 definitions] |
| jettison |
to throw from a ship or airplane to make it lighter or more stable. [1/2 definitions] |
| lacquer |
a liquid used on wood or metal to protect and make it shiny. [1/2 definitions] |
| makeup |
lipstick, powder, and other cosmetics put on the face to change the way it looks or to make it look better. [1/3 definitions] |
| megaphone |
a device shaped like a cone that is held by a person and used to direct the sound of a voice and make it louder. |
| outrigger |
a frame attached to one side of a boat to make it more stable. |
| ring2 |
to cause (a bell) to make its sound. [1/11 definitions] |
| roller |
a wheel attached to the bottom of a heavy object to make it easier to move. [1/4 definitions] |
| seasoning |
something that is added to food to make it taste better. Salt, herbs, and spices are seasonings. |
| toolbox |
a container for hand tools. A toolbox often has a handle for carrying and several compartments to make it easy to find small tools. |