DIY and Tools
DIY, or do-it-yourself, means fixing or building things at home without a professional. Common vocabulary includes hammer, screwdriver, nail, drill, ladder, and toolbox. This scene introduces practical nouns used for home repairs and simple tasks.
Vocabulary in this scene
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bucket
/ˈbʌkɪt/ · A1
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gloves
/ɡlʌvz/ · A1
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hammer
/ˈhæmə/ · A1
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drill
/drɪl/ · A2
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nail
/neɪl/ · A1
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screw
/skruː/ · A1
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saw
/sɔː/ · A1
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screwdriver
/ˈskruːˌdraɪvə/ · A1
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tape measure
/ˈteɪp ˌmeʒə/ · A2
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ladder
/ˈlædə/ · A1
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paint
/peɪnt/ · A1
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paintbrush
/ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/ · A1
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wrench
/rentʃ/ · A2
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pliers
/ˈplaɪəz/ · A2
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toolbox
/ˈtuːlbɒks/ · A1
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glue
/ɡluː/ · A1
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nut
/nʌt/ · A2
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bolt
/bəʊlt/ · A2
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wood
/wʊd/ · A1
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plank
/plæŋk/ · A2
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spanner
/ˈspænə/ · A2
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sandpaper
/ˈsændˌpeɪpə/ · A2
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spirit level
/ˈspɪrɪt ˌlevəl/ · A2
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wire
/waɪə/ · A1
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tape
/teɪp/ · A1
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mask
/mɑːsk/ · A2
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workbench
/ˈwɜːkbentʃ/ · A2
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chisel
/ˈtʃɪzəl/ · A2
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staple
/ˈsteɪpl/ · A2
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bracket
/ˈbrækɪt/ · A2
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washer
/ˈwɒʃə/ · A2
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clamp
/klæmp/ · A2