noun the rear part of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

adjective relating to the rear part of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

  • The afterpart of the ship was damaged during the storm.
  • Let's hang out in the afterpart of the party.
  • I always chill in the afterpart of the club.
  • The afterpart of the project is where we need to focus our attention.

noun a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings

  • Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in building materials for insulation.
  • I heard that asbestos can be really dangerous if it's not handled properly.
  • Dude, that old building is probably filled with asbestos, stay away from it!
  • The toxic relationship was like asbestos, slowly destroying everything around it.

noun a device that produces a flame or heat for a specific purpose, such as cooking or heating

adjective describing something that is capable of burning or producing a flame or heat

  • The laboratory technician used a Bunsen burner to heat the chemicals.
  • I'll put the kettle on the burner for some tea.
  • Hey man, pass me the burner so I can light up this joint.
  • Her passion for music was like a burner, always fueling her creativity.

noun a pipe or chamber branching into several openings

adjective many and various; having many different forms or elements

  • The manifold in the car helps regulate the flow of exhaust gases.
  • I had to replace the manifold on my old truck because it was leaking.
  • The mechanic said the manifold was shot and needed to be replaced.
  • The possibilities for success are manifold if you put in the effort.

noun the products or creations made from metal

  • The metalworks company specializes in creating custom steel structures for industrial buildings.
  • I heard the metalworks shop down the street can make some really cool iron sculptures.
  • Let's check out that new metalworks joint, I heard they have some sick metal art pieces.
  • His mind was like a finely tuned metalworks, crafting intricate thoughts with precision.

nut

noun a small flat piece of metal or other material, typically square or hexagonal, with a hole through it for a bolt or screw to be passed through

  • The nut of the tree is a valuable source of nutrition for many animals.
  • I love snacking on nuts throughout the day.
  • He's a bit of a nut when it comes to collecting vintage cars.
  • She cracked under pressure like a nut in a vise.

noun a device for torture, consisting of a frame on which a victim is stretched

verb to cause great physical or mental suffering

  • The server room is equipped with a rack to store the network equipment.
  • I need to organize my closet and get a shoe rack.
  • Let's hit the slopes and shred the gnar on the ski rack.
  • She has a rack of trophies from all her swimming competitions.

noun a material used for windows in cars and buildings to reduce the risk of injury from broken glass

  • Safety glass is designed to reduce the risk of injury in case of breakage.
  • Make sure to use safety glass when working on your home improvement projects.
  • I accidentally broke the safety glass, but thankfully no one got hurt.
  • She put up a barrier of safety glass around her heart to protect herself from getting hurt.

noun a large container for holding or storing liquids or gases

verb to make someone or something fail or be unsuccessful

  • The military deployed a tank to the front lines of the battle.
  • I saw a tank driving down the street earlier today.
  • That new car is a total tank on the road.
  • She's like a tank when it comes to handling difficult situations.

noun A small flat ring made of rubber, plastic, or metal, used to prevent leakage, provide cushioning, or reduce friction

  • The washer in the kitchen broke down, so we had to call a repairman.
  • I need to run the washer before we leave for vacation.
  • I accidentally left my phone in my pants pocket and it went through the washer.
  • She acted as a washer, cleaning up the mess after the party.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun

  • The custom-made suit fit like a glove, showing off every detail of the craftsmanship.
  • I tried on the dress and it fit like a glove, I knew it was the one.
  • These shoes fit like a glove, they're so comfortable.
  • His explanation of the theory fit like a glove, everything made perfect sense.

noun a device that produces electricity by chemical reactions and is used to power electronic devices

  • The flashlight requires a battery to function properly.
  • Don't forget to grab a battery for the remote control.
  • I need to juice up my phone with a battery.
  • His enthusiasm was like a battery, always charged and ready to go.