Group 2: Furniture, Stationery, and Edges#

Theme: A man finishes an important office project at home when the power suddenly goes out.

mattress /ˈmætrɪs/ noun

1. A mattress is a large, flat, soft pad that you put on a bed frame to sleep on.

quilt /kwɪlt/ noun

1. A quilt is a warm bed covering made of two layers of cloth with soft material like feathers or wool stitched inside.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ noun

1. A blanket is a large piece of thick, warm cloth, especially one that you put on a bed to keep yourself warm.

sheet /ʃiːt/ noun

1. A sheet is a large rectangular piece of thin cloth that you sleep on or cover yourself with in bed.
2. A sheet of paper or plastic is a single thin flat piece of it.

pillow /ˈpɪləʊ/ noun

1. A pillow is a rectangular bag filled with soft material, used to rest your head on in bed.

carpet /ˈkɑːpɪt/ noun

1. A carpet is a thick, heavy woven fabric used for covering a floor or stairs.

rug /rʌɡ/ noun

1. A rug is a piece of thick material like a small carpet, which is used to cover part of a floor.
2. A rug is a small, thick blanket used to keep your legs or shoulders warm.

mat /mæt/ noun

1. A mat is a small piece of thick material that is placed on a floor, for example to wipe your feet on or to protect the surface.

razor /ˈreɪzə/ noun

1. A razor is a device with a sharp blade, used for removing hair from the face or body.

shave /ʃeɪv/ verb

1. If you shave, you remove hair from your face or body using a razor.

towel /ˈtaʊəl/ noun

1. A towel is a piece of thick, absorbent cloth or paper that you use for drying yourself or for wiping things.

sponge /spʌndʒ/ noun

1. A sponge is a piece of soft, light material with many holes in it, used for washing yourself or cleaning things because it absorbs water easily.

fuse /fjuːz/ noun verb

1. A fuse is a safety device containing a thin wire that melts and stops the electric current if the circuit becomes overloaded.
2. When things fuse, or when you fuse them, they join together to form a single entity.

match /mætʃ/ noun verb

1. A match is an organized game or sports event in which two people or teams compete against each other.
2. A match is a small thin piece of wood or cardboard with a specially treated end that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface.
3. If one thing matches another, or if two things match, they are similar or go well together.

candle /ˈkændl/ noun

1. A candle is a stick of hard wax with a piece of string through the middle that you light to give light.

wax /wæks/ noun

1. Wax is a solid, slightly greasy substance that melts easily and is used for making candles and polish.

rim /rɪm/ noun

1. The rim of a container, cup, or circular object is its outside upper edge.

cable /ˈkeɪbəl/ noun

1. A cable is a thick, strong wire or group of wires protected by plastic, used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
2. A cable is a very strong rope made of steel wire, used to pull or support heavy objects.

cord /kɔːd/ noun

1. Cord is strong, thick string or thin rope made of several strands twisted together.
2. A cord is a flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical equipment to a power supply.

strand /strænd/ noun

1. A strand is a single thin piece of a thread, hair, wire, or rope.
2. A strand is a beach or an area of land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ noun

1. A cushion is a soft bag filled with feathers or soft material, used on chairs or sofas to make them more comfortable to sit on.

stationery /ˈsteɪʃənri/ noun

1. Stationery is paper, envelopes, pens, and other materials used for writing.

pad /pæd/ noun verb

1. A pad is a thick piece of soft material used to protect something, prevent friction, or absorb liquid.
2. If you pad something, you fill or cover it with a soft material to make it thicker, safer, or more comfortable.

ink /ɪŋk/ noun

1. Ink is a coloured liquid that is used for writing, drawing, or printing.

rubber /ˈrʌbə/ noun

1. In British English, a rubber is a small piece of rubber or plastic that you use to rub out pencil marks.
2. Rubber is a strong, flexible, and waterproof substance that is made from the liquid of certain trees or produced chemically.

staple /ˈsteɪpəl/ noun

1. A staple is a small piece of bent wire that is used in a stapler to hold sheets of paper together.
2. A staple is something that is a regular and essential part of your diet or daily life.

glue /ɡluː/ noun

1. Glue is a sticky substance used for joining things together.

nail /neɪl/ noun verb

1. A nail is a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat top, which is hammered into wood or walls to fasten things together.
2. Your nails are the hard, flat parts that grow on the tips of your fingers and toes.

memorandum /ˌmeməˈrændəm/ noun

1. A memorandum, often shortened to memo, is a short written note or message sent from one person to another within an organization.

pamphlet /ˈpæmflət/ noun

1. A pamphlet is a very thin book with a paper cover that gives information about a particular subject.

paperback /ˈpeɪpəbæk/ noun

1. A paperback is a book with a thin card or paper cover.

Xerox /ˈzɪərɒks/ noun

1. A Xerox is a brand of photocopier, or a machine that produces copies of printed documents.

duplicate /ˈdjuːplɪkeɪt/ verb noun

1. If you duplicate something, you copy it or repeat it in exactly the same way.
2. A duplicate is an exact copy of something, such as a key, a document, or an object.

shear /ʃɪə/ verb noun

1. Shears are a very large pair of scissors used especially for cutting hedges or for cutting the wool off sheep.
2. To shear a sheep means to cut its wool off using shears or an electric tool.

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ noun

1. Scissors are a small tool with two sharp blades joined in the middle, used for cutting paper, cloth, or hair.

edge /edʒ/ noun

1. The edge of something is the place where it ends, or the line where its surface meets another surface.
2. The edge of a knife, blade, or other sharp tool is the thin, sharp cutting part.

tissue /ˈtɪʃuː/ noun

1. A tissue is a piece of soft, thin paper that you use for wiping your nose or face.
2. In living things, tissue is a collection of cells that have a similar structure and function, such as muscle tissue or brain tissue.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ noun

1. The cover of a book or magazine is the outside part that protects the pages inside.
2. A cover is an object that is put over something else in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.

portfolio /pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ noun

1. A portfolio is a large, flat, thin case used for carrying loose sheets of paper, drawings, or documents.