Vocab Flashcards
Outlets
An electrical power supply
Prong
A long sharp point, especially one of the points on a fork
Socket
A place on a surface or machine with holes for connecting a piece of electrical equipment. The American word is outlet
Charger
A piece of equipment used for providing a battery with electricity
Cord/wire
Strong thick string
Power strip/surge protector
A power strip is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable, allowing multiple electrical devices to be powered from a single electrical socket
Chalkboard
Reusable writing surface on which text or drawings are made with sticks of calcium sulphate or calcium carbonate
Side table
Side tables, on the other hand, are tables that are…..you guessed it…..placed beside another piece of furniture (most commonly a chair or sofa)
Coffee table
A low table designed to be placed in a sitting area
High table
A table for the use of fellows and their guests in large dining halls
Light-bulb
Produces light from electricity
Drawers
Parts of a desk, chest, or other piece of furniture that are shaped like a box and are designed for putting things in
Cushion
A cloth bag filled with something soft such as feathers, used for making a seat more comfortable
Curtains
Fabric that hangs vertically to provide a decorative touch and some degree of light-blocking function
Blinds
Blinds are made from solid material such as wood, metal, vinyl, or plastic that can easily be raised and lowered to effectively block out light
