tools and containers Flashcards
a tool with a handle and a heavy metal head, used for breaking things or hitting nails
hammer
a tool with a narrow blade that is specially shaped at the end, used for turning screws
screwdriver
a wheel or bar with teeth along the edge and a metal piece that fits between the teeth, allowing movement in one direction only
ratchet
a metal tool with a rough surface for cutting or shaping hard substances or for making them smooth
file
a glass tube partly filled with liquid, with a bubble of air inside.
level
a tool with two metal blocks that can be moved together by turning a screw
vice
a tool that has a long blade with sharp points (called teeth) along one of its edges
saw
a metal tool with handles, used for holding things firmly and twisting and cutting wire
pliers
a tool with a wooden handle and a heavy metal blade, used for chopping wood, cutting down trees, etc.
axe
a tool with a sharp flat edge at the end, used for shaping wood, stone or metal
chisel
a tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes
drill
a metal tool with a specially shaped end for holding and turning nuts and bolts (= small metal rings and pins that hold things together)
spanner
a large bag with no handles, made of strong rough material or strong paper or plastic, used for storing and carrying, for example flour, coal, etc.
sack
a large strong box, usually made of wood, used for storing things in and/or moving them from one place to another
chest
a small wide, usually round, plastic or paper container with a lid, used for food, etc
tub
a round glass container, with a lid, used for storing food, especially jam, honey, etc.
jar
a light cardboard or plastic box or pot for holding goods, especially food or liquid; the contents of a carton
carton
a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides
barrel
an open container with a handle, used for carrying or holding liquids, sand, etc.
bucket
a container for holding or carrying things, made of thin strips of material that bends and twists easily, for example plastic, wire or wicker.
basket
a metal container in which food and drink is sold
can
a large wooden container for transporting goods
crate
a case with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling
suitcase
a large bag, often supported on a light metal frame, carried on the back and used especially by people who go climbing or walking
rucksack
