Construction Materials And Tools

verb past tense of barb, which means to provide with a barb or barbs

adjective having sharp points or edges that can pierce or cut

• The barbed wire fence was installed to keep intruders out.
• Be careful around that barbed wire, it's sharp!
• I got a nasty cut from that barbed fence.
• Her words were like barbed arrows, piercing through his defenses.

noun a mechanical component used to reduce friction and wear between two moving parts

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• The engineer recommended replacing the worn-out bushing in the machinery.
• I need to buy a new bushing for my skateboard trucks.
• Hey, can you pass me that bushing over there?
• The mentor acted as a guiding bushing for the young entrepreneur, providing support and direction.

noun fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces

verb to remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing

adjective covered with or consisting of dust

• The furniture in the old house was covered in a thick layer of dust.
• I need to dust the shelves before our guests arrive.
• I haven't dusted my room in ages, it's a total mess.
• His dreams were gathering dust as he settled for a mundane job.

noun a joint in the middle of the arm where it bends

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• The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen the muscles around my elbow.
• I accidentally bumped my elbow on the door frame.
• I gave him a little nudge with my elbow to get his attention.
• She used her connections to grease the wheels and elbow her way into the exclusive event.

noun a hard, granular mineral substance consisting of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite, used as an abrasive

• The emery board is used for smoothing and shaping nails.
• I need to grab an emery board to fix this snag on my nail.
• Hey, can you pass me that emery thingy for my nails?
• Her sharp wit was like an emery, polishing away any dullness in the conversation.

noun a fixed basin with a water supply and drain for washing

verb to go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; to descend or cause to descend

• The kitchen sink was clogged and needed to be fixed.
• I accidentally dropped my phone in the sink.
• I'll be right back, just need to wash up in the sink real quick.
• The weight of his guilt seemed to sink him deeper into despair.

verb to scatter or splash in small drops or particles

• The artist carefully spattered paint onto the canvas to create a unique texture.
• I accidentally spattered sauce on my shirt while cooking dinner.
• The mud spattered all over my new shoes when I slipped in the puddle.
• The scandal spattered the reputation of the politician, causing a public outcry.

noun a vertical pipe or tube that is used for conveying water, especially in a fire protection system

• The firefighters connected their hoses to the standpipe to access water on the upper floors of the building.
• Make sure to check the standpipe in case of a fire, it's our main source of water.
• I heard there was a leak in the standpipe, so they had to shut off the water supply.
• The standpipe of knowledge flows endlessly, providing us with a constant stream of information.

noun a support or brace for the foot in a saddle, consisting of a looped strap that hangs from the saddle and is placed around the foot of the rider

• The equestrian adjusted the position of the stirrup before mounting the horse.
• Make sure your foot is securely in the stirrup before you start riding.
• I felt like a cowboy with my boots in the stirrups, riding through the fields.
• She used the success of her first book as a stirrup to launch her career as a writer.