hobbies Flashcards
a device that allows only particular types of light or sound to pass through it
filters
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it
lens
a support with three legs for a camera, telescope, etc
tripod
a piece of equipment that produces a bright light for a very short time, used for taking photographs indoors, when it is dark, etc.; the use of this when taking a photograph
flash
a photograph, especially one taken quickly
snapshot
food put on a hook to catch fish or in nets, traps, etc. to catch animals or birds
bait
a long wooden or plastic stick with a fishing line and hook attached, that is used for catching fish
rod
a round object around which you wind such things as thread, wire or film
reel
a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
hook
le] a type of material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between
net
a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc., used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc.
hose
time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance
rehearsal
a garden tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle, used for digging
spade
a garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal points at the end, used for gathering fallen leaves and making soil smooth
rake
a large open container with a wheel and two handles that you use outside to carry things
wheelbarrow
a garden tool like a very large pair of scissors, used for cutting bushes and hedges
shears
a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
choir
the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of
speakers
part of a song that is sung after each verse
chorus
a film that focuses on a detective-hero’s investigation into the mystery
detective film
a film concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles
war film
a type of film that is designed to frighten people
horror
a funny film, play or television programme
comedy
a film, programme giving information on a certain subject
documentary
a film that portrays historical events or famous people
historical film
a film taking place in the future or in other parts of the universe
science fiction
a film or play that includes a large amount of singing and dancing
musical
a film featuring characters involved in exciting and dangerous activities
adventure film
a book or film about a romantic relationship
romance
the art or activity of preparing and cooking food
cookery
the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard
surfing
a game played over a large area of ground using specially shaped sticks to hit a small hard ball
golf
any game played on a board, often using dice and small pieces that are moved around
board games
the work involved in making women’s clothes, especially as a job
dressmaking
the sport or business of catching fish
fishing
living in a tent, etc. on holiday/vacation
camping
to move over a hard surface wearing Rollerblades
rollerblading
things made of wood in a building or room, such as doors and stairs
woodwork
the activity of working in a garden, especially for pleasure
gerdening
the sport or activity of riding horses
riding
chasing and killing wild animals and birds as a sport or for food
hunting
a handbook, especially of information about a machine etc.
manual
a book that you look at occasionally for information, for example a dictionary
reference book
a book that tells you how to prepare and cook food
cookery book
a book giving addresses, names, telephone numbers etc.
directory
a book in which you write down the things that happen to you each day
diary
a booklet giving information about something, for example, holidays
brochure
a long written story in which the characters and events are usually imaginary
novel
a magazine that is issued every week, month etc.
periodical
a book containing information on a particular subject, used by students
textbook
a complete list od things, for example of things that people can buy
catalogue
