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noun small, usually round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic and often used in jewelry or decoration

• The artisan carefully strung each bead onto the necklace, creating a beautiful pattern.
• I love wearing jewelry with colorful beads, it adds a fun touch to my outfit.
• She's always wearing those funky bead bracelets, they're so cool.
• The beads of sweat on his forehead showed how nervous he was during the presentation.

noun the central cylindrical core of an ear of corn, to which the kernels are attached

noun the goods sold in a haberdashery shop

• The haberdashery shop specializes in selling high-quality fabrics and sewing supplies.
• I need to stop by the haberdashery to pick up some thread for my sewing project.
• I love browsing through the haberdashery, they always have cool stuff for DIY projects.
• His mind was like a haberdashery, filled with a colorful array of thoughts and ideas.

noun the essential qualities or ingredients needed for a particular outcome or result

• The chef has all the makings for a successful restaurant with his culinary skills and business acumen.
• She's got the makings of a great singer with her powerful voice and stage presence.
• That new movie has all the makings of a blockbuster hit with its star-studded cast and thrilling plot.
• Despite facing many obstacles, she has the makings of a strong leader with her determination and resilience.

noun the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still on it

verb to strike repeatedly, usually with something thrown or hurled

• The hunter carefully preserved the animal's pelt after a successful hunt.
• She wore a cozy pelt to keep warm during the winter.
• I can't believe he pelted me with snowballs during the snowball fight!
• The harsh rain pelted against the windows all night long.

noun a long, thin metal or wooden pin used for holding pieces of food together during cooking

verb to pierce or stab with a skewer

• The chef carefully prepared the meat and vegetables before placing them on the skewer.
• I love grilling skewers at summer BBQs.
• Let's throw some shrimp on the barbie and skewer them.
• His words seemed to skewer her heart, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.

noun a set of long, thin objects that are used for a particular purpose (e.g. drumsticks)

verb to push a sharp object into or through something

• The chef used wooden sticks to skewer the vegetables for the kebabs.
• Can you pass me those sticks so I can roast my marshmallows?
• I can't believe he sticks around even though she treats him badly.
• She sticks to her principles no matter what others say.

noun a shiny decorative material, often used for Christmas decorations

• The Christmas tree was adorned with sparkling tinsel and twinkling lights.
• I love how the tinsel adds a festive touch to the decorations.
• Check out the tinsel on that tree, it's lit!
• Her words were like tinsel, shiny and attractive but ultimately lacking substance.

noun a small metal or ceramic stand used to hold hot dishes or pots to protect the table or countertop

• The chef placed the hot pot on the trivet to protect the dining table.
• Can you pass me the trivet so I can put this dish down?
• I always use a trivet to prevent my table from getting messed up.
• She acted as a trivet for her friends, always supporting and protecting them.

noun a long, cylindrical foam tube used for swimming or water activities

• The children used pool noodles to help them float in the swimming pool.
• We grabbed some pool noodles to play with in the water.
• Let's bring some pool noodles to the pool party for extra fun.
• Using a pool noodle as a makeshift barrier, she kept her distance from the person she didn't want to talk to.

noun a showy trinket or bauble

adjective showy or flashy in appearance

• The antique shop displayed various geegaws from the Victorian era.
• She loves collecting quirky geegaws to decorate her room.
• I found a cool geegaw at the flea market for a bargain.
• His flashy car is just a geegaw to impress others.

noun a type of flooring material made from linseed oil and other natural materials, often used in kitchens and bathrooms

• The flooring in the kitchen is made of high-quality lino.
• I spilled some juice on the lino in the living room.
• Let's roll up the lino and dance on the hardwood floor.
• She felt like she was walking on lino, with no solid ground beneath her.