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Objects & Tools — Lesson 51

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baseboard
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baseboard

ˈbeɪsbɔːrd
a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
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basements
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basements

ˈbeɪzmənts
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
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bases
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bases

ˈbeɪsɪz
installation from which a military force initiates operations
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basilica
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basilica

bəˈzɪlɪkə
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
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basins
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basins

ˈbeɪsɪnz
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
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baskets
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baskets

ˈbæskɪts
a container that is usually woven and has handles
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bassinet
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bassinet

bæsəˈneɪ
a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed
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bassoon
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bassoon

bəˈsuːn
a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family
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baste
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baste

beɪst
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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basting
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basting

ˈbeɪstɪŋ
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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bathhouse
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bathhouse

ˈbæθhaʊs
a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
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bathrobe
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bathrobe

bæθroʊb
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
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