Diy Project Supplies

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a place where lumber is stored and sold

  • The lumberyard is where we source all of our building materials.
  • I'm heading to the lumberyard to pick up some wood for the project.
  • Let's swing by the lumberyard and grab some supplies real quick.
  • His mind was like a cluttered lumberyard, filled with thoughts and memories.

noun a flexible ruler used for measuring length, typically made of a thin strip of metal, cloth, or plastic

  • The tailor used a tape measure to take precise measurements for the custom suit.
  • Can you pass me the tape measure so I can see if this couch will fit through the door?
  • I always keep a tape measure in my toolbox for quick fixes around the house.
  • She used her intelligence as a tape measure to gauge the situation before making a decision.

noun a unit of measurement equal to half of an inch

  • The carpenter measured the board and cut it to a precise half-inch length.
  • I only need a half-inch more to finish this project.
  • I'll just eyeball it and cut off about a half-inch.
  • She was only a half-inch away from winning the race.