| braid |
to weave together three or more pieces of material or strands of hair to form one length that looks like a rope. [2/3 definitions] |
| brick |
a hard block of dried or baked clay used as a building material. [1/2 definitions] |
| canvas |
a piece of this material used as the surface for an oil painting. [1/2 definitions] |
| carbon monoxide |
a poisonous gas with no color or smell. Carbon monoxide forms when a material made of carbon, like gasoline, is not fully burned because of too little air. |
| cardboard |
a stiff material made of layers of paper and used to make things like boxes and signs. |
| 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] |
| carving |
the work or result of cutting and shaping wood, stone, or other material. |
| cast |
to form into a hard object by pouring or setting material into a mold. [2/12 definitions] |
| cellophane |
a thin, clear material made from cellulose. Cellophane is used to wrap food and other things. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. [2/3 definitions] |
| china |
delicate ceramic material; porcelain. [1/2 definitions] |
| chip1 |
a small piece broken, cut, or chopped off of a hard material. [1/6 definitions] |
| chunk |
a thick lump or piece of any material. |
| cloth |
material made by weaving threads of cotton, wool, nylon, or other fibers; fabric. [2 definitions] |
| 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] |
| composition |
a material or substance that is made up of other materials or substances. [1/5 definitions] |
| concrete |
a hard, strong building material made by mixing sand, gravel, cement, and water. [1/3 definitions] |
| crate |
a box for packing and shipping made of wood or other material. [1/2 definitions] |
| cuff1 |
a band of material at the end of a shirt sleeve or pants leg that is folded over. A cuff is often sewn in place. [1/2 definitions] |
| dentine |
the bony material underneath the enamel of a tooth that forms the main part of the tooth. Dentine is sensitive to heat, cold, and touch. |
| dirt |
any dirty material such as mud or dust. [1/2 definitions] |