Outdoor Equipment

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a piece of equipment or clothing that is used for a particular activity or task

  • The soldier made sure to have all his accouterments in order before heading out on the mission.
  • She always carries around a bunch of random accouterments in her purse.
  • I can't believe he spent so much money on those fancy accouterments for his car.
  • Education is often seen as an important accouterment for success in life.

noun a silky fiber obtained from the seed pods of a tropical tree, used for stuffing pillows, mattresses, etc.

  • The kapok tree is known for its fluffy fibers that are used in making pillows and life jackets.
  • I heard that kapok pillows are really comfortable to sleep on.
  • Let's chill under the kapok tree and enjoy the shade.
  • His words were like kapok, softening the blow of his criticism.