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| 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. |
| hook |
a curved piece of metal or plastic that is used for holding, hanging, or pulling things. [1/10 definitions] |
| hoop |
a large ring of wood, plastic, or metal, such as a child uses as a toy or an animal jumps through. [1/4 definitions] |
| hose |
a flexible tube of rubber or plastic through which a liquid can pass. [1/3 definitions] |
| kite |
a light frame covered with paper, plastic, or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string. Some kites are very plain, and some have a lot of color and decoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| magnetic tape |
a thin plastic ribbon with a magnetic coating, used to record sound and images. Magnetic tape is found in audio cassettes and videocassettes. |
| mouthpiece |
a rubber or plastic object worn inside the mouth to protect the teeth. [1/2 definitions] |
| mug |
a drinking cup with a handle. Mugs are made of glass, plastic, metal, and pottery. [1/3 definitions] |
| needle |
a long, slender rod used for knitting or crocheting, and made of steel, wood, plastic, or some other material. [1/6 definitions] |
| nylon |
a strong, artificial material used to make yarn, cloth, plastic, and many other products. [1/2 definitions] |
| overshoe |
a rubber or plastic boot worn over other shoes in order to protect them from water or snow. |
| pick1 |
a small piece of plastic or other material used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument. [1/9 definitions] |
| pinwheel |
a plastic or paper toy, similar to a windmill, that is pinned to a stick and has a wheel that is spun by the wind or someone's breath. |
| pipe1 |
a tube of metal, plastic, or other material, through which a gas or liquid may flow. [1/6 definitions] |
| plastic |
an artificial substance made from certain kinds of chemicals that can be easily shaped when soft. Plastic is formed into many materials and products. [2/4 definitions] |
| record |
a disk onto which recorded sounds have been copied. Records are usually black and made out of vinyl, which is a kind of plastic. [1/6 definitions] |
| recorder |
a musical instrument made of wood or plastic that is like a flute. It has a mouthpiece like a whistle at one end. [1/3 definitions] |
| recycling bin |
a container used for holding discarded items, such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspapers, which are intended to be recycled. |
| sequin |
a very small shiny disk of plastic or metal. Sequins are sewn onto clothing as decoration. |
| splint |
a thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to support and keep steady a broken bone. |
| straw |
a thin, hollow tube of paper, plastic, or glass used to suck up a drink; drinking straw. [1/3 definitions] |
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