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noun a device that produces a flame or heat for a specific purpose, such as cooking or heating

adjective describing something that is capable of burning or producing a flame or heat

• The laboratory technician used a Bunsen burner to heat the chemicals.
• I'll put the kettle on the burner for some tea.
• Hey man, pass me the burner so I can light up this joint.
• Her passion for music was like a burner, always fueling her creativity.

noun a closely packed group

verb to come close together in a group, often to discuss something privately or for warmth

• The team gathered in a huddle to discuss their strategy for the upcoming game.
• Let's huddle up and figure out how we're going to get through this.
• We need to huddle and come up with a plan ASAP.
• The students huddled together for warmth on the cold winter morning.

noun a device used for gripping or cutting, such as pliers or pincers

• The nanny took the little nipper for a walk in the park.
• I saw the cute little nipper playing with a toy in the yard.
• Hey, watch out for that nipper, he's a troublemaker!
• The new intern is a real nipper when it comes to learning the ropes.

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 long, slender surgical instrument used for exploring or probing a wound or body cavity

verb to inquire into or explore thoroughly

• The scientists used a sophisticated probe to gather data from deep within the ocean.
• The detectives used a probe to investigate the crime scene.
• I heard they used a probe to check for bugs in the room.
• Her questions during the interview felt like a probe into my personal life.

noun the state or quality of being productive, or the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

• Improving productivity in the workplace is a key focus for many organizations.
• I find that listening to music boosts my productivity when I'm working.
• Let's hustle and get this project done to increase our productivity.
• Time management is the key to unlocking higher levels of productivity in our daily lives.

noun a quick blow with the fist

verb to strike with the fist

adjective having a sharp, strong effect

• The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
• I can't believe he punched a hole in the wall during the argument.
• She threw a punch at him after he insulted her.
• Her words packed a punch and left a lasting impact on the audience.

noun a utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used in eating, stirring, and serving food

verb to feed (someone) by using a spoon to give them small amounts of food

• The teacher believes in challenging students to think critically rather than spoon feed them information.
• I don't need you to spoon feed me the answer, I can figure it out on my own.
• Stop spoon feeding me, I'm not a baby!
• The new software program is designed to spoon feed users with step-by-step instructions.

noun A tool or software that is accessed through a web browser for a specific purpose or task.

• The company developed a new webtool to streamline their data analysis process.
• I found this cool webtool that helps you create custom graphics for social media.
• I'm always on the lookout for webtools that can make my life easier.
• Using the webtool felt like having a virtual assistant guiding me through the process.

adjective describing a noun or pronoun

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition showing the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The new software program is as useful as the previous version.
• This new app is as useful as the old one.
• This tool is as useful as a Swiss army knife.
• Her advice was as useful as a broken compass.

noun a set of tools designed to be used together or for a specific purpose

• The toolkit provided by the organization includes various resources for project management.
• I borrowed my friend's toolkit to fix the loose screw in my chair.
• I'm gonna need my toolkit to tackle this DIY project.
• Education is the toolkit that empowers individuals to succeed in life.