Engineering Equipment

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a piece of equipment used to control a horse, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins

verb to bring (a horse) under control with a bridle

  • The equestrian adjusted the bridle before riding the horse.
  • Make sure to tighten the bridle before you start riding.
  • I love how that horse looks with its fancy bridle on.
  • She struggled to bridle her emotions during the difficult conversation.

verb to perform a function or action; to work in a particular way

  • The company must operate within the confines of the law at all times.
  • I'm not sure how to operate this new coffee machine.
  • Do you know how to operate this thingamajig?
  • She seems to operate on a different level of thinking than the rest of us.

noun a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle

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  • The castle was equipped with multiple turrets for defense.
  • I climbed up to the turret to get a better view of the surroundings.
  • Check out the cool turret on that tank!
  • Her sharp wit was like a turret, always ready to fire off a clever remark.

noun a type of traditional bread from Mexico, usually made with corn masa and filled with various ingredients such as meat, cheese, or vegetables

  • The pandol was carefully constructed to support the weight of the bridge during construction.
  • I heard they're bringing in a pandol to help with the roadwork on Main Street.
  • Let's set up the pandol before we start working on the roof.
  • The pandol of support from her friends helped her through a difficult time.

noun a fictional term or name, possibly a proper noun

  • The Titanorak is a fictional creature in the latest fantasy novel.
  • Have you heard about the Titanorak? It's like a huge monster or something.
  • I can't believe they're making a movie about the Titanorak. It's gonna be epic!
  • Facing that challenge felt like going up against a Titanorak - intimidating and overwhelming.