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Question		Answer
Things start learning		used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it
Pen start learning		a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink
Pencil start learning		a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end
Copybook start learning		a book used in education that contains examples of handwriting and blank space for learners
Notebook start learning		a book of plain paper or paper with lines, for writing on
Note start learning		a short piece of writing
Dictionary start learning		a book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives a word for them in another language
Letter start learning		a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent by post
Envelope start learning		a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter
Paper start learning		thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth, used for writing, printing, or drawing on
Magazine start learning		a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover that contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month
Newspaper start learning		a regularly printed document consisting of large sheets of paper that are folded together, or a website, containing news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements
(Tele) phone start learning		a device that makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has a similar device
Clock start learning		a device for measuring and showing time, usually found in or on a building and not worn by a person
Comb start learning		a flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a thin row of long, narrow parts along one side, used to tidy and arrange your hair
TV-set start learning		a device shaped like a box with a screen that receives electrical signals and changes them into moving images and sound, or the method or business of sending images and sound by electrical signals
Torch start learning		a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries
Iron start learning		a piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity
Soap start learning		a substance used for washing the body or other things
Radio start learning		a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts
Bag start learning		a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods
Backpack start learning		a large bag used to carry things on your back, used especially by people who go camping or walking
Map start learning		a drawing of the earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries, political borders, natural and artificial features
Card start learning		a small, rectangular piece of card or plastic, often with your signature, photograph, or other information proving who you are, that allows you to do something, such as make a payment, get money from a bank, or enter a particular place
Suitcase start learning		a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling
Present start learning		something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you
Camera start learning		a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes
Vase start learning		a container for holding flowers or for decoration
Handkerchief start learning		a square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose or drying the eyes when they are wet with tears
Balloon start learning		a small, very thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, used for decoration at parties or as a children's toy
Toy start learning		an object for children to play with
Ticket start learning		a small piece of paper or card given to someone, usually to show that they have paid for an event, journey, or activity
Luggage start learning		the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling
Battery start learning		a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc.
Bucket start learning		a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids
Rope start learning		(a piece o􀦽) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads
Board start learning		a thin, flat piece of cut wood or other hard material, often used for a particular purpose
Calendar start learning		a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year
Laptop start learning		a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed
Brush start learning		an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, arranging your hair, or painting
Keyboard start learning		the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work
Key start learning		a piece of metal that has been cut into a special shape and is used for opening or closing a lock, starting a car engine, etc.
Wheel start learning		a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, used for making vehicles or parts of machines move
Steering wheel start learning		a wheel in a vehicle that the driver turns in order to make the vehicle go in a particular direction
Trunk start learning		the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow
Gas(oline) start learning		a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles
Purse start learning		a small container for money, usually used by a woman
Wallet start learning		a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men
Lamp start learning		a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something
Ruler start learning		a long, narrow, flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with straight edges where centimetres or inches, or both are printed. It is used for measuring things and for drawing straight lines
Shovel start learning		a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle, for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow
Machine start learning		a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work
Hammer start learning		a tool consisting of a piece of metal with a flat end that is fixed onto the end of a long, thin, usually wooden handle, used for hitting things
Scissors start learning		a device used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, and hair, consisting of two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, and two handles with holes to put your fingers through
Glasses start learning		two small pieces of specially made glass or transparent plastic worn in front of the eyes to improve sight and held in place with a frame that reaches back over the ears
Packag start learning		an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post
Stick start learning		a thin piece of wood or other material
Glue start learning		a sticky substance that is used for joining things together permanently, produced from animal bones and skins or by a chemical process
Gift start learning		a present or something that is given
Blanket start learning		a flat cover made of wool or similar warm material, usually used on a bed
Pillow start learning		a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in bed
Sheet start learning		a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed for sleeping on or under
Towel start learning		a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet
Mail start learning		the letters, etc. that are sent to or from people, or the system for sending letters, etc. from place to place
Wire start learning		a piece of thin metal thread that can be bent, used for fastening things and for making particular types of objects that are strong but can bend
Page start learning		a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it
Box start learning		a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid

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