| acrylic |
a kind of plastic used to make yarns, paint, and many other things. |
| beach ball |
a large, air-filled ball of brightly colored plastic, usually used for games played in or near the water. |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| block |
a small cube or other three-dimensional shape made out of wood or plastic and used as a child's building toy. [1/9 definitions] |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [1/3 definitions] |
| camphor |
a white substance with a very strong smell that is taken from the camphor tree. A form of camphor can also be made by people. Camphor is used in making some kinds of medicine and plastic. |
| card1 |
a small piece of cardboard, plastic, or thick paper printed with information about a person. A card is used to identify the person whose name is on it. [1/4 definitions] |
| carton |
a box made of thick paper or of plastic made to hold one particular type of product. |
| celluloid |
a plastic that burns easily. Celluloid is used for motion picture film. |
| clothespin |
a clip or forked peg of wood or plastic, used to hold clothes on a line for drying. |
| comb |
a thin piece of plastic or other material that has teeth along one side. It is used to smooth, arrange, or hold hair in place. [1/5 definitions] |
| contact lens |
a thin, plastic lens that is worn on the eyeball to correct vision or change the color of the eyes. |
| disc2 |
a thin, round plate used to record data entered on a computer. Disks are often contained within a plastic case. [1/3 definitions] |
| dustpan |
a flat pan shaped like a small shovel with an attached handle. It is usually made of metal or plastic. A dustpan is used for gathering up dust or dirt while sweeping with a broom. |
| eyedropper |
a small glass or plastic tube used to apply drops of medicine, especially to the eyes. |
| file2 |
a long, thin steel tool with ridges on its surface. A file is used to shape, smooth, or grind down wood, metal, plastic, or other hard material. [1/2 definitions] |
| floppy disk |
a thin plastic disk with a special coating, on which computer information can be stored; diskette. |
| Frisbee |
a trade name for a thin plastic disc that is thrown and caught in outdoor games. |
| garbage can |
a large, strong container made of metal or plastic used for holding things that are to be thrown away. |
| hanger |
a frame with a hook at the top, made of wire, wood, or plastic, and shaped so that one may hang clothes over it. [1/2 definitions] |
| hard hat |
a strong hat made of hard plastic. It protects the heads of people who work in dangerous places such as mines or construction areas. |