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Materials in Our World
Vocabulary words for the FOSS Module "Materials in Our World."
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Kindergarten
02/21/2013

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above
Definition
in a higher place; on top of
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absorb
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to soak in
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across
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to or on the opposite side
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air
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a mixture of gases that we breathe
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around
Definition
to move or place along the outside
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basswood
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a lightweight, soft wood from a linden tree
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bead
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a small rounded object with a hole through which thread can be passed; a piece of jewelry
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below
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in a lower place; underneath
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bend
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to curve
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blot
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to dry or remove a liquid with an absorbent material, such as a paper towel
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break
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to separate into pieces
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bumpy
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having raised, rounded spots; lumpy
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burlap
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a strong, coarsely woven cloth made of fibers of jute, flax, or hemp
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cedar
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a soft wood from a cedar tree
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change
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to make or become different
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chipboard
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a thick, crude paper made from recycled cardboard
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clean
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washed or polished; not dirty
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cloth
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fabric or material formed by weaving or knitting
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clothing
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garments made of fabric to cover oneself
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communicate
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to explain or exchange thoughts and information, such as when writing or speaking
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compare
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to look at how things are the same and different
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construction
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paper a thicker paper that is many sizes and colors
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conserve
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to use wisely
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corduroy
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a durable fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs
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corner
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the point at which the sides of an object, such as a box, meet
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cornstarch
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a white powder made from corn that is used to thicken substances in cooking
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corrugated
Definition
cardboard cardboard made with a layer of stiff, grooved paper
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crease
Definition
to fold
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denim
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a coarse twilled cloth, usually cotton, used for jeans, overalls, and work uniforms
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detergent
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a soap used to clean clothes
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different
Definition
not the same
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dirty
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not clean; soiled
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dries
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up when something wet becomes free from moisture or liquid
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drop
Definition
a very small quantity of liquid
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dropper
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a tool used to measure out drops of liquid
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dry
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not wet; lacking moisture
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evaporate
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when a liquid drives up, goes into the air as a gas, and can’t be seen
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fabric
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a flexible material used to make clothing. Fabric and cloth are the same.
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facial
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tissue a soft, flexible type of paper used for blowing noses and wiping faces
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fewer
Definition
less than
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fiber
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a thread-like substance or filament
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flat
Definition
level, smooth or even; not raised
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fleece
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a soft fabric from the wool of a sheep or other similar animal used for making blankets and coats
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flip
Definition
to turn over
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float
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to rest on top of or be suspended in a liquid
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flour
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a soft powdery material made by grinding up wheat grains
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fold
Definition
to bend the sides of a material together
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food
Definition
something plants and animals need to live
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forest
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a natural area where trees grow
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freeze
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to change a liquid to a solid by cooling it
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glue
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a substance used to stick things together
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grain
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the pattern of fibers in wood; texture
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graph
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a way to organize quantities mathematically
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group
Definition
several objects together
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half
Definition
one part of two equal parts
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ice
Definition
the solid state of water
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jute
Definition
a plant used to make burlap
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knit
Definition
to make a fabric or garment by intertwining yarn or thread in a series of connected loops either by hand, with knitting needles, or on a machine
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kraft
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paper a sturdy, brown paper used for wrapping packages
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laminated
Definition
glued together in layers
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laminating
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the process of gluing together layers
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land
Definition
the solid surface of Earth
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layer
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a material that lies evenly over the top of or under a different material
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least
Definition
the smallest amount
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less
Definition
a small amount
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liquid
Definition
matter that flows freely and takes the shape of its container
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luster
Definition
how shiny or dull a rock is
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magnet
Definition
an object that sticks to iron
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material
Definition
what something is made of
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melt
Definition
to change a solid to a liquid by heating it
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mix
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to put together two or more materials
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mixture
Definition
two or more materials put together
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mold
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to form, usually to a definite or pre-planned shape
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more
Definition
a large amount
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most
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the largest amount
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mud
Definition
wet, soft soil or earth on the ground after it rains
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natural
Definition
resource something from Earth. Rocks, soil, air, and water are natural resources.
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needle
Definition
a small, slender implement used for sewing
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newsprint
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a thin, lightweight paper used for printing newspapers
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nubby
Definition
having a rough surface
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observe
Definition
to use the senses
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oil
Definition
a liquid pumped from the ground. Oil is used by people to make nylon and many other things.
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over
Definition
to go above
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paper
Definition
a flexible material made from wood
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paper
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towel a soft, absorbent towel made from paper that can be thrown away or recycled after use
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papier-mâché
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a material used for molding made from paper and glue
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particleboard
Definition
a wood product made of very small pieces of wood glued together
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pattern
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a design; something used as a model for making things
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pine
Definition
a type of evergreen tree with needles and cones; the light durable wood from this tree
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plywood
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a wood product made of thing sheets of wood glued and pressed together
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property
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something you can observe about an object or material. Size, color, shape, texture, and smell are properties.
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pulp
Definition
a mush of sawdust and water used to make paper
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recycle
Definition
to use again
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recycling
Definition
the process of using materials again for the same or new purposes
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reuse
Definition
to use again; to recycle
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ripstop
Definition
nylon a heavy-duty synthetic fabric used for making tents and parachutes
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rock
Definition
a solid earth material
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rolling
Definition
to move by turning over and over
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rough
Definition
bumpy; not smooth
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same
Definition
alike; not different
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sand
Definition
a particle of rock that goes through all three screens but is larger than silt and clay
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sandpaper
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a type of paper coated with sand particles used to rub other materials smooth
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satin
Definition
a smooth fabric, made of silk or rayon, woven with a glossy face and a dull back
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sawdust
Definition
the small bits made when a saw cuts wood
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scientist
Definition
a person who studies the natural world
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scratchy
Definition
rough in texture
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screen
Definition
a tool with holes in it used to separate materials by size
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sculpture
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a three-dimensional work of art
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senses
Definition
the abilities of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch
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seersucker
Definition
a light thin fabric, such as cotton or rayon, with a crinkled surface and a usually striped pattern
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shape
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how round or flat an object is
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shelter
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a safe place where people and animals live
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shavings
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thin curls of wood carved off of a larger piece of wood
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shiny
Definition
bright or polished
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sink
Definition
to go to the bottom of a body of water; to submerge
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size
Definition
how big or small something is
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slick
Definition
very smooth and slippery
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slippery
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very smooth and slick
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smooth
Definition
flat, level; not rough
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soak
Definition
to place in a liquid; to get wet
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soap
Definition
a material used to clean objects
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soft
Definition
not hard or rough
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soil
Definition
a mix of sand, pebbles, and dead plants
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solid
Definition
matter that holds its own shape and always takes up the same amount of space
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sparkle
Definition
organza a glittery, sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trimming, neckwear, or evening dresses
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spread
Definition
to flatten out or cover a surface
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stain
Definition
to change the color of
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stiff
Definition
not easily bent; rigid
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strip
Definition
a long, narrow, flat piece
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strong
Definition
tough, firm, solid or powerful
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submerge
Definition
to push or put under water
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tagboard
Definition
a strong cardboard used especially for making shipping tags
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tear
Definition
to rip apart
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terry
Definition
cloth a pile of fabric with uncut loops on both sides used to make bath towels and bath robes
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test
Definition
to check or try out
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texture
Definition
the way something feels
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thick
Definition
to have a greater distance from one side to another; not thin
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thin
Definition
to have a smaller distance from one side to another; not thick
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thread
Definition
fine cord of a fibrous material, such as cotton, used in needlework and weaving
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tree
Definition
a plant with a woody stem, roots, and branches with leaves
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warp
Definition
the threads that run vertical in a woven fabric
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water
Definition
the most common liquid on Earth. Water is found in oceans, lakes, and streams.
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waterlogged
Definition
full of water
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waterproof
Definition
unaffected by water; inability to become wet
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waxed
Definition
paper a kind of paper coated with a waxy substance
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weaving
Definition
to make cloth by interlacing the threads of the weft and the warp on a loom
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wet
Definition
containing or covered with a liquid; not dry
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wheat
Definition
paste a mixture of flour and water used to glue materials together
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wood
Definition
a strong material in the trunks and branches of trees
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woodworker
Definition
a person who makes things with wood
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woof
Definition
the threads that run horizontal in a woven fabric
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woven
Definition
to make cloth by interlacing the threads of the weft and the warp on a loom
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