Lesson 17: Names of Utensils
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Lesson 17: Names of Utensils - Mask Toggle

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Colander
/ˈkʌl.ən.dər/
noun
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a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
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She drained the pasta using a colander.

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strainer, sieve, drainer
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pasta colander, metal colander, drain with colander
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#753
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Griddle
/ˈɡrɪd.əl/
noun
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a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
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She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.

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hotplate, cooking plate, frying pan
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hot griddle, electric griddle, griddle pan, cook on griddle
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#754
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Fork
/fɔːrk/
noun
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a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
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Please use a fork to eat your salad.

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utensil, eating implement
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dinner fork, salad fork, fork and knife, tuning fork
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#755
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Lid
/lɪd/
noun
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a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
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Please put the lid on the pot to keep the food warm.

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cover, cap, top
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bottom, base
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pot lid, jar lid, tight lid, flip the lid
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#756
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Milk-pot
/ˈmɪlk pɒt/
noun
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a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
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She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.

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milk jug, milk pitcher, milk container
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milk pot handle, ceramic milk pot, traditional milk pot
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#757
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Spatula
/ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/
noun
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a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
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I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

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flipper, turner, scraper
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rubber spatula, flip with spatula, scrape with spatula
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#758
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Spice box
/ˈspaɪs bɒks/
noun
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a container used to store various spices and seasonings
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She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

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spice rack, seasoning container, spice jar
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wooden spice box, spice box collection, traditional spice box
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#759
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Can
/kæn/
noun
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a metal container for food or drink
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I opened a can of soup for lunch.

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tin, container, jar
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can opener, tin can, can of soup, aluminum can
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#760
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Bottle
/ˈbɒt.əl/
noun
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a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
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She drank water from a plastic bottle.

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container, flask, vessel
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water bottle, glass bottle, plastic bottle, wine bottle
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#761
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Tea-pot
/ˈtiː.pɒt/
noun
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a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
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She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.

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teapot, tea kettle
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ceramic tea-pot, china tea-pot, brew tea in tea-pot, tea-pot set
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#762
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Pot
/pɒt/
noun
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a deep round container used for cooking food
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She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.

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saucepan, vessel, container
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cooking pot, large pot, boil in pot
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#763
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Plate
/pleɪt/
noun
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a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
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Please put the rice on your plate.

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dish, platter, saucer
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bowl, cup
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dinner plate, paper plate, clean plate
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#764
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Water pot
/ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/
noun
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a container used for storing or carrying water
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The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

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water jug, water container, water vessel
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clay water pot, fill water pot, water pot stand, drinking water pot
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#765
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Pincers
/ˈpɪn.sərz/
noun
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a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
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The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

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tongs, pliers, tweezers
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kitchen pincers, metal pincers, use pincers
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#766
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Pan
/pæn/
noun
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a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
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Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

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skillet, frying pan, saucepan
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frying pan, non-stick pan, cast iron pan, pan handle
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#767
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Strainer
/ˈstreɪnər/
noun
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a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
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Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

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sieve, filter, colander
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container, bowl
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tea strainer, mesh strainer, fine strainer, kitchen strainer
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#768
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Kettle
/ˈket.əl/
noun
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a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water
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The kettle is boiling on the stove.

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teapot, pot, boiler
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electric kettle, boil kettle, kettle whistle, tea kettle
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#769
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Jar
/dʒɑːr/
noun
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a wide-mouthed container, typically cylindrical and made of glass or pottery
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She stored cookies in a glass jar.

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container, vessel, pot
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glass jar, cookie jar, jam jar, pickle jar
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#770
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Flower-vase
/ˈflaʊər veɪs/
noun
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a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
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She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

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vase, flowerpot, decorative pot
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ceramic vase, glass vase, decorative vase, flower arrangement
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#771
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China-ware
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/
noun
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dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
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The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

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porcelain, ceramic, crockery, tableware
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fine china-ware, antique china-ware, porcelain china-ware
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#772
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Grater
/ˈɡreɪ.tər/
noun
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a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
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Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

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shredder, rasp
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cheese grater, box grater, grate cheese, fine grater
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#773
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Utensils
/juːˈten.səlz/
noun
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tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
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Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.

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implements, tools, equipment, cookware
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kitchen utensils, cooking utensils, eating utensils, serving utensils
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#774
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Tongs
/tɒŋz/
noun
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a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
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Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

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pincers, forceps, grippers
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kitchen tongs, barbecue tongs, salad tongs
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#775
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Cauldron
/ˈkɔːl.drən/
noun
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a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
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The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.

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pot, kettle, vessel, cooking pot
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boiling cauldron, iron cauldron, witch's cauldron, large cauldron
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#776
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Small bowl
/smɔːl boʊl/
noun
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a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
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She served the soup in a small bowl.

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dish, cup, basin
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large bowl, big bowl
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cereal bowl, soup bowl, mixing bowl
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#777
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Seive
/sɪv/
noun
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a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
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She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

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strainer, filter, screen
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container, solid bowl
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fine sieve, mesh sieve, flour sieve, sieve through
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#778
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Mortar and Pestle
/ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/
noun
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a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
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She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

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grinding bowl, spice grinder
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stone mortar, grind spices, marble mortar and pestle
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#779
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Dish
/dɪʃ/
noun
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a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
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Please put the rice on the dish before serving.

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plate, bowl, platter, serving dish
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dinner dish, serving dish, wash dishes, main dish
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#780
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Glass-ware
/ˈɡlɑːs.weər/
noun
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objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
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The wedding registry included fine glassware.

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glass items, crystal, glasswork
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plastic-ware, metal-ware
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fine glassware, crystal glassware, kitchen glassware, antique glassware
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#781
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Glass
/ɡlæs/
noun
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a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
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He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.

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tumbler, cup, drinking glass
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glass of water, broken glass, wine glass, drinking glass
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#782
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Cup
/kʌp/
noun
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a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
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She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

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mug, glass, tumbler, chalice
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tea cup, coffee cup, paper cup, measuring cup
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#783
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Pitcher
/ˈpɪt.ʃər/
noun
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a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
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The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

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jug, ewer, vessel, container
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water pitcher, glass pitcher, ceramic pitcher, pitcher handle
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#784
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Tea-strainer
/tiː ˈstreɪnər/
noun
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a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
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I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.

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tea filter, tea sieve
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tea pot, tea cup
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fine tea-strainer, mesh tea-strainer, silver tea-strainer
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#785
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Big bowl
/bɪɡ boʊl/
noun
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a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
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She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.

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large bowl, basin, container
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small bowl, cup
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mixing bowl, serving bowl, salad bowl
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#786
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Rack
/ræk/
noun
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a framework or structure for holding or storing things
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She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

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stand, frame, shelf, holder
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coat rack, dish rack, spice rack, wine rack
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#787
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Rolling board
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/
noun
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a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
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She placed the dough on the rolling board.

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pastry board, dough board, work surface
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wooden rolling board, marble rolling board, flour rolling board
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#788
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Scissors
/ˈsɪz.ərz/
noun
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a cutting instrument with two blades that can be closed together
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I need scissors to cut this paper.

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shears, cutting tool
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paper scissors, kitchen scissors, nail scissors, safety scissors
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#789
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Knife
/naɪf/
noun
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a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting
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She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables.

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blade, cutter, cleaver
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sharp knife, kitchen knife, cut with knife
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#790
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Earthen pot
/ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/
noun
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a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
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The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.

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clay pot, ceramic pot, terracotta pot
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metal pot, plastic container
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traditional earthen pot, handmade earthen pot, water storage earthen pot
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#791
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Casserole box
/ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/
noun
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a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
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The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.

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casserole dish, baking dish, covered pot
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ceramic casserole, glass casserole box, oven-safe casserole
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#792
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Ash tray
/ˈæʃ.treɪ/
noun
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a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
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Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.

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cigarette tray, smoking receptacle
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glass ash tray, ceramic ash tray, outdoor ash tray, vintage ash tray
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#793
🍜
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Bowl
/boʊl/
noun
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a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
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She served the soup in a ceramic bowl with a matching spoon.

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dish, basin, vessel, container
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soup bowl, mixing bowl, cereal bowl, salad bowl
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#794
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Spoon
/spuːn/
noun
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an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
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He used a spoon to eat his soup.

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ladle, scoop, tablespoon, teaspoon
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soup spoon, tea spoon, wooden spoon, serving spoon
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#795
🥄
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Ladle
/ˈleɪ.dəl/
noun
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a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
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Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

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spoon, dipper, scoop
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soup ladle, serve with ladle, wooden ladle
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#796
🥖
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Rolling pin
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/
noun
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a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
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Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

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dough roller, pastry roller
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wooden rolling pin, marble rolling pin, roll dough, flatten pastry
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#797
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Dustbin
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/
noun
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a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
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Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

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trash can, garbage bin, waste bin, rubbish bin
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empty dustbin, plastic dustbin, office dustbin, kitchen dustbin
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#798
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Churning stick
/ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/
noun
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a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
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Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.

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stirring stick, butter churn, wooden paddle
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wooden churning stick, churn butter, traditional churning
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#799
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Peeler
/ˈpiː.lər/
noun
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a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
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Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

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paring knife, vegetable peeler
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potato peeler, vegetable peeler, apple peeler
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#800
🚪
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Cupboard
/ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/
noun
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a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
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She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

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cabinet, closet, wardrobe
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kitchen cupboard, storage cupboard, wooden cupboard, built-in cupboard
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#801
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Mug
/mʌɡ/
noun
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a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
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She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.

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cup, tankard, stein
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saucer, plate
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coffee mug, beer mug, ceramic mug, travel mug
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