Diy Home Improvement Vocabulary

verb to close or attach securely; to make something secure or fixed in place

• Please remember to fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
• Hey, don't forget to fasten your shoelaces before you trip!
• Make sure to fasten your snapback before you head out.
• She tried to fasten her emotions, but they kept spilling out.

adjective poorly or hastily constructed; flimsy or shoddy in construction

• The contractor was criticized for constructing a jerry-built structure that did not meet safety standards.
• My uncle's shed is so jerry-built, I'm surprised it hasn't fallen down yet.
• That car looks so jerry-built, I wouldn't trust it to make it across town.
• Her argument was jerry-built, with weak evidence and flawed reasoning.

noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

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

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

• It took great effort to pry loose the ancient artifact from its resting place.
• I had to really work to pry loose that stubborn screw from the wall.
• I had to use all my strength to pry that thing loose.
• It's hard to pry loose the truth from someone who is determined to keep it hidden.

noun a hard-shelled nut that grows on oak trees

• The acorn nut is a type of fastener commonly used in construction and engineering.
• Make sure to tighten the acorn nut securely to prevent any loose parts.
• I can't find the right size acorn nut for this bolt, do you have any extras?
• She always keeps her ideas tightly secured like an acorn nut.