Wordlist: Things in the classroom - List 2

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chair
 
an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
 
desk
 
a table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers
 
table
 
an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
 
paper
 
a sheet material used for writing on or printing on, usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water
 
piece of paper
 
 
book
 
a collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
 
textbook
 
a coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges
 
dictionary
 
a reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations and other data
 
workbook
 
a book used by a student in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises
 
folder
 
an organiser that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet
 
reader
 
a book of additional texts and exercises to accompany a textbook
 
flashcard
 
a card used to aid memorisation, one side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize
 
exercise book
 
a booklet for students, containing either problems and exercises or blank pages for writing answers
 
sellotape
 
a sticky tape, typically white
 
glue
 
a sticky substance used to stick something to something else
 
stapler
 
a device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper
 
hole punch
 
a tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing
 
scissors
 
a type of tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed
 
diary
 
a calendar or appointment book
 
ring binder
 
a folder in which punched pieces of paper may be held by means of clamps running through the holes in the paper
 
screen
 
the informational viewing area of electronic output devices
 
computer
 
a programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly
 
laptop computer
 
a portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap
 
CD player
 
an electronic device that plays compact discs
 
compact disc
 
an optical disc used to store data, for example music
 
calculator
 
a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
 
compass
 
a device for drawing circles
 
bin
 
a container for rubbish or waste
 
 
  • chair
    • chair, chairs[tΚƒΙ›Ι™(ΙΉ)](noun)
    • Definition:
      • an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
    • Example:
      • All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.
  • desk
    • desk, desks(noun)
    • Definition:
      • a table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers
    • Example:
      • Every pupil has his or her own desk in this classroom.
  • table
    • table, tables[ˈteΙͺbΙ™l](noun)
    • Definition:
      • an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
    • Example:
      • Several books were on the table.
  • paper
    • paper[ˈpeΙͺpΙ™](uncountable noun)
    • Definition:
      • a sheet material used for writing on or printing on, usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water
    • Example:
      • Take out some paper, we're going to write a test today.
  • piece of paper
    • piece of paper(Chunk)
    • Example:
      • You'll need more than one piece of paper for the exam.
  • book
    • book, books[bʊk](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
    • Example:
      • She opened the book at page 37 and began to read aloud.
  • textbook
    • textbook, textbooks[ˈtΙ›kst.bʊk](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges
    • Example:
      • Everyone take out your textbooks, please!
  • dictionary
    • dictionary, dictionaries[ˈdΙͺkΚƒΙ™n(Ι™)ΙΉi](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations and other data
    • Example:
      • Have you got your dictionary with you?
  • workbook
    • workbook, workbooks['wɜːkbʊk](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a book used by a student in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises
    • Example:
      • In this course we won't use the workbook.
  • folder
    • folder, folders[ˈfΙ™ΚŠldΙ™(r)](noun)
    • Definition:
      • an organiser that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet
    • Example:
      • I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.
  • reader
    • reader, readers['riːdΙ™(ΙΉ)](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a book of additional texts and exercises to accompany a textbook
    • Example:
      • I need the reader to do my homework.
  • flashcard
    • flashcard, flashcards['flΓ¦Κƒkɑː(ΙΉ)d](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a card used to aid memorisation, one side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize
    • Example:
      • To learn new vocabulary I use flashcards.
  • exercise book
    • exercise book, exercise books(noun)
    • Definition:
      • a booklet for students, containing either problems and exercises or blank pages for writing answers
    • Example:
      • Tomorrow you'll need your textbooks and your exercise books.
  • sellotape
    • sellotape(uncountable noun)
    • Definition:
      • a sticky tape, typically white
    • Example:
      • Please bring sellotape, glue and scissors to art class tomorrow.
  • glue
    • glue[Ι‘luː](uncountable noun)
    • Definition:
      • a sticky substance used to stick something to something else
    • Example:
      • Please bring sellotape or glue and scissors to art class tomorrow.
  • stapler
    • stapler, staplers[ˈsteΙͺ.plΙ™(ΙΉ)](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper
    • Example:
      • Do you have a stapler?
  • hole punch
    • hole punch, hole punches(noun)
    • Definition:
      • a tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing
    • Example:
      • Without a hole punch I cannot put the sheets into a folder.
  • scissors
    • scissors[ˈsΙͺzΙ™z](noun plural form)
    • Definition:
      • a type of tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed
    • Example:
      • You'll need a pair of scissors to cut out your drawing.
  • diary
    • diary, diaries[ˈdaΙͺΙ™ri](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a calendar or appointment book
    • Example:
      • They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.
      • Synonym(s):
        journal
  • ring binder
    • ring binder, ring binders(noun)
    • Definition:
      • a folder in which punched pieces of paper may be held by means of clamps running through the holes in the paper
    • Example:
      • I usually don't use ring binders to keep my paper in.
  • screen
    • screen, screens[skriːn](noun)
    • Definition:
      • the informational viewing area of electronic output devices
    • Example:
      • There's a scratch on the computer screen.
  • computer
    • computer, computers[kΙ™mˈpjuːtΙ™](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly
    • Example:
      • Sometimes the teacher takes his class to the computer room.
  • laptop computer
    • laptop computer, laptop computers(noun)
    • Definition:
      • a portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap
    • Example:
      • Many students bring their laptop computers to university.
  • CD player
    • CD player, CD players(noun)
    • Definition:
      • an electronic device that plays compact discs
    • Example:
      • The classroom is equipped with a computer, a whiteboard, an overhead projector and a CD player.
  • compact disc
    • compact disc, compact discs(noun)
    • Definition:
      • an optical disc used to store data, for example music
    • Example:
      • Something is wrong, the CD player won't play this compact disc.
      • Synonym(s):
        CD
  • calculator
    • calculator, calculators[ˈkΓ¦l.kjΙ™.leΙͺ.tΙ™(r)](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
    • Example:
      • The pupils are not allowed to use a calculator during an exam.
  • compass
    • compass, compasses[ˈkʌm.pΙ™s](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a device for drawing circles
    • Example:
      • Sometimes we need a compass in our math class.
  • bin
    • bin, bins[bΙͺn](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a container for rubbish or waste
    • Example:
      • The bin is usually in the corner of the classroom.
      • Synonym(s):
        dustbin, garbage can, trash can (AE)
 

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chair
desk
table
paper
book
textbook
dictionary
workbook
folder
reader
flashcard
sellotape
glue
stapler
scissors
diary
screen
computer
calculator
compass
bin
 
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        exercise book
        exercise book
        ring binder
        ring binder
        folder
        folder
        chair
        chair
        sellotape
        sellotape
        screen
        screen
        scissors
        scissors
        reader
        reader
        desk
        desk
        textbook
        textbook
        hole punch
        hole puncher
        CD player
        CD-Player
        computer
        computer
        dictionary
        dictionary
        diary
        diary
         
         
         

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        workbook
        a book used by a student in which answers and workings may be entered besides questions and exercises
        compass
        a device for drawing circles
        diary
        a calendar or appointment book
        calculator
        a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
        folder
        an organiser that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet
        compact disc
        an optical disc used to store data, for example music
        textbook
        a coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges
        desk
        a table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers
        paper
        a sheet material used for writing on or printing on, usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water
        book
        a collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
        chair
        an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
        screen
        the informational viewing area of electronic output devices
        stapler
        a device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper
        table
        an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
        CD player
        an electronic device that plays compact discs
         
         
         

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        stapler
        a device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper
        chair
        an item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
        exercise book
        a booklet for students, containing either problems and exercises or blank pages for writing answers
        desk
        a table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers
        calculator
        a mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
        paper
        a sheet material used for writing on or printing on, usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water
        computer
        a programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly
        book
        a collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
        diary
        a calendar or appointment book
        sellotape
        a sticky tape, typically white
        folder
        an organiser that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet
        hole puncher
        a tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing
        table
        an item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs
        flashcard
        a card used to aid memorisation, one side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize
        laptop
        a portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap
         
         
         
         

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