Home Improvement Supplies

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun physical components of a computer system

adjective related to physical components of a computer system

  • The company is investing in new hardware to improve efficiency.
  • I need to upgrade my hardware to run the latest software.
  • My hardware is so outdated, it's like using a dinosaur.
  • His brain is like a well-oiled machine, processing information like high-quality hardware.

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 latch or bolt for fastening a door or gate

verb to fasten or secure with a snib

  • She carefully turned the snib on the door to make sure it was securely locked.
  • Don't forget to flick the snib before you leave the house.
  • I couldn't get the door open because the snib was stuck.
  • His mind was like a snib, difficult to unlock and understand.