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noun a type of synthetic material made from acrylic acid or its derivatives, used in making fabrics and plastics

• The artist used acrylic paint to create a vibrant landscape.
• I bought some acrylic yarn to knit a cozy sweater.
• I love how that acrylic nail polish looks on you!
• His emotions were like acrylic, transparent and easily seen by all.

noun a metal support for wood in a fireplace, usually in pairs

• The andiron in the fireplace held the logs in place.
• I found a cool andiron at the antique shop for our fireplace.
• Check out the fancy andiron my aunt gave us for the fire pit.
• The andiron of support and stability in their relationship was evident.

noun a small object or device that is typically unknown or unnamed

• The engineer used a small doodad to fix the circuit board.
• I found this old doodad in the attic, not sure what it's for.
• Check out this cool doodad I picked up at the store.
• Her mind was like a jumbled mess of doodads, each thought a different shape and size.

noun the act of making do or managing with limited resources

verb to manage or cope with a situation using whatever is available

• During times of scarcity, people often have to make do with what they have.
• We don't have all the ingredients for the recipe, but we can make do with what we have in the pantry.
• I forgot my umbrella, so I'll just have to make do with this newspaper over my head.
• Even though the project didn't have all the resources we needed, we had to make do and still deliver on time.

noun a colored substance which is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating

verb to apply a colored substance to a surface

• The artist carefully mixed the oil paints to create a beautiful masterpiece.
• I'm thinking of painting my room a light blue color.
• Let's grab some cans of spray paint and go tag some walls.
• Her words painted a vivid picture of what life was like in the 1800s.

noun a person who paints pictures or walls as a profession or hobby

• The painter meticulously applied layers of oil paint to create a realistic portrait.
• My friend's mom is a talented painter and she's always working on a new piece in her studio.
• That street artist is one heck of a painter, his graffiti is amazing!
• She's a painter with words, able to vividly describe scenes and emotions in her writing.

noun a covered entrance to a building, usually with a separate roof

• The guests gathered on the porch before entering the main hall.
• Let's sit on the porch and enjoy the sunset.
• I love chillin' on the porch with my friends.
• He stood on the porch of opportunity, unsure whether to enter or stay outside.

noun a person who putters, or engages in aimless or unproductive activity

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• The putterer spent hours meticulously tinkering with his antique clock collection.
• My grandpa is quite the putterer when it comes to fixing things around the house.
• I'm just a putterer when it comes to gardening - I don't really know what I'm doing!
• She was a putterer in her relationships, never fully committing to one person.

noun a thin sheet of cardboard, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce the cut design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes

verb to mark or create a design using a stencil

• The artist used a stencil to create precise shapes in her artwork.
• I found a cool stencil for my DIY project at the craft store.
• I'm going to stencil some graffiti on that wall later.
• His strict upbringing acted as a stencil for his own parenting style.

noun A stove is a device used for heating or cooking.

• The chef carefully cooked the meal on the stainless steel stove.
• I'm going to heat up some leftovers on the stove for dinner.
• Let's whip up some grub on the stove real quick.
• His passion for cooking was like a burning flame on the stove.

noun a type of wooden board commonly used in the construction of buildings, especially for exterior walls

• The weatherboard house was in need of a fresh coat of paint.
• I love the look of a weatherboard house, it's so charming.
• That weatherboard place is really cute, I could see myself living there.
• Her emotions were like weatherboards, constantly changing and unpredictable.

noun a horizontal bar or rod that is attached to a wall, used for hanging towels

• The hotel room was equipped with a luxurious towel rail for guests to hang their towels.
• I always forget to hang my towel on the towel rail in the bathroom.
• Make sure you don't leave your wet towel on the floor, just hang it on the towel rail.
• The towel rail symbolized the organization and cleanliness of the bathroom.

verb to move or act aimlessly or idly

preposition used to indicate the action of moving or acting in a casual or relaxed manner

• The workers continued to potter about the factory, tidying up and organizing the equipment.
• I like to potter about in the garden on weekends, just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
• My grandpa loves to potter about the house, fixing things here and there.
• She spent the afternoon pottering about in her thoughts, reflecting on the events of the day.

noun a type of outdoor chair with a slanted back and wide armrests, typically made of wood or plastic

• The elegant adirondack chair added a touch of sophistication to the outdoor patio.
• I love lounging in my adirondack chair while sipping on a cold drink.
• Let's chill in the backyard in our adirondack chairs.
• Sitting in the adirondack chair by the lake, she felt at peace with the world.