THINGS

Things

used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it

Pen

a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink

Pencil

a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end

Copybook

a book used in education that contains examples of handwriting and blank space for learners

Notebook

a book of plain paper or paper with lines, for writing on

Note

a short piece of writing

Dictionary

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

a written message from one person to another, usually put in an envelope and sent by post

Envelope

a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter

Paper

thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth, used for writing, printing, or drawing on

Magazine

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

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

a device that makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has a similar device

Clock

a device for measuring and showing time, usually found in or on a building and not worn by a person

Comb

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

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

a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries

Iron

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

a substance used for washing the body or other things

Radio

a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts

Bag

a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods

Backpack

a large bag used to carry things on your back, used especially by people who go camping or walking

Map

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

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

a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling

Present

something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you

Camera

a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes

Vase

a container for holding flowers or for decoration

Handkerchief

a square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose or drying the eyes when they are wet with tears

Balloon

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

an object for children to play with

Ticket

a small piece of paper or card given to someone, usually to show that they have paid for an event, journey, or activity

Luggage

the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling

Battery

a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc.

Bucket

a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids

Rope

(a piece o􀦽) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads

Board

a thin, flat piece of cut wood or other hard material, often used for a particular purpose

Calendar

a printed table showing all the days, weeks, and months of the year

Laptop

a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed

Brush

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

the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work

Key

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

a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, used for making vehicles or parts of machines move

Steering wheel

a wheel in a vehicle that the driver turns in order to make the vehicle go in a particular direction

Trunk

the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow

Gas(oline)

a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles

Purse

a small container for money, usually used by a woman

Wallet

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

a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something

Ruler

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

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

a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work

Hammer

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

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

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

an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post

Stick

a thin piece of wood or other material

Glue

a sticky substance that is used for joining things together permanently, produced from animal bones and skins or by a chemical process

Gift

a present or something that is given

Blanket

a flat cover made of wool or similar warm material, usually used on a bed

Pillow

a rectangular cloth bag filled with soft material, such as feathers or artificial materials, used for resting your head on in bed

Sheet

a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed for sleeping on or under

Towel

a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet

Mail

the letters, etc. that are sent to or from people, or the system for sending letters, etc. from place to place

Wire

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

a side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, newspaper, or magazine, usually with a number printed on it

Box

a square or rectangular container with stiff sides and sometimes a lid