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school-supplies-vocabulary
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Anglais
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Title (level 2)
In Your Pencil Case
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in-your-pencil-case
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School supplies found in a pencil case, like a pencil, a highlighter, an eraser and a calculator.
Description

*The word scissors is always plural, it has no singular form.

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pencil
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pen
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marker(s)
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highlighter
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eraser
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colouring pencil(s)
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coloured pencil(s)
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sharpener
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pencil sharpener
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scissors
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calculator
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ruler
Son
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glue
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glue stick
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Paper & Books
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paper-books
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Examples of paper-based school supplies like ruled paper, scrap paper, sticky notes and textbooks.
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lined paper
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ruled paper
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blank paper
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scrap paper
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notebook
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notepad
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construction paper
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cardboard
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sticky notes
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dictionary
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textbook
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planner
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agenda
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workbook
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exercise book
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Organization & Storage
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organization-storage
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School supplies used for organization and storage, such as a pencil case, a binder, a backpack and a lunch box.
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pencil case
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pencil box
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binder
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folder
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paperclip(s)
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backpack
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school bag
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lunchbox
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lunch bag
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Tech Tools
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tech-tools
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Technological tools used in class, such as a computer, a tablet, headphones and a printer.
Description

For more vocabulary on the topic, visit the pages Science & Technology (coming soon) and Online & Digital (coming soon).

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computer(s)
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laptop
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screen
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keyboard
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mouse
Son
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tablet
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charger
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headphones
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earphones
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printer
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Art Supplies
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art-supplies
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Art supplies found in a classroom, such as markers, paint, paint brushes and play dough.
Description

*The word crayons only refers to pencils made of coloured wax.

For more on art supplies, visit the Visual Arts vocabulary page. (Coming soon)

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colouring pencil(s)
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coloured pencil(s)
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marker(s)
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crayon(s)
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chalk
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paint
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paintbrush
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glue
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glue stick
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glitter
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play dough
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plasticine
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craft stick(s)
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popsicle stick(s)
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tape
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cardboard
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construction paper
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canvas
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School Supplies at a Glance
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school-supplies-at-a-glance
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Vocabulary words for school supplies found in a pencil case or paper-based supplies, such as pencil, eraser, glue, ruled paper, notebook, sticky notes and textbooks.
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Vocabulary words for school supplies related to organization, technological tools and art supplies, such as pencil case, binder, laptop, tablet, markers, paint and canvas.
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School Supplies Vocabulary Exercise
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school-supplies-vocabulary-exercise
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Title (level 2)
Advanced School Supplies Vocabulary
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advanced-school-supplies-vocabulary
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Title (level 3)
In your Pencil Case Advanced Vocabulary
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in-your-pencil-case-advanced-vocabulary
Sons
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ballpoint pen
Traduction
Pen with a tiny ball at the tip that allows the ink to flow when writing.
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gel pen
Traduction
Type of ballpoint pen that uses thicker gel-based ink.
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dry erase marker
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Marker using ink that can easily be wiped away with a dry cloth or an eraser.
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mechanical pencil
Traduction
Pencil with a mechanical system that makes the lead come out.
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white-out
Traduction
Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “correction liquid” or “correction fluid.”
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correction liquid
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Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “white-out” or “correction fluid.”
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correction fluid
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Thick, opaque white fluid used to cover up mistakes made with a pen on paper. Also called “correction liquid” or “white-out.”
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correction tape
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Dry, white, ribbon-like tape used to cover up mistakes written in pen.
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compass
Traduction
Tool used to draw perfect circles or arcs.
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protractor
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Flat, semicircular tool used to measure and draw angles.
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hole puncher
Traduction
Tool used to make small, round holes in paper to allow it to fit into binder rings.
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stapler
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Tool used to fasten together sheets of paper by driving a thin piece of metal through the papers.
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staple(s)
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Small, thin pieces of metal wire bent into a U-shape used in a stapler to fasten sheets of paper together.
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staple remover
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Small, handheld tool used to remove staples from paper.
Title (level 3)
Paper & Books Advanced Vocabulary
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paper-books-advanced-vocabulary
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loose paper
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Refers to single sheets of paper that are not attached to a notebook or pad. It often has three holes punched in the side so you can put the sheets in a binder.
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a sheet of paper*
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A single (1), loose piece of paper.
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a piece of paper*
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A single (1), loose sheet of paper.
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graph-paper
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Paper that has a grid of small, light lines printed on it. Also known as “grid paper” or “squared paper.”
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poster board
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A type of thick, stiff paper or cardboard used for creating school projects, presentations or signs.
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flashcard(s)
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Small cards with information on them used to help study and memorize information.
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index card(s)
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Small, stiff piece of paper, typically white and rectangular. Often used to make flashcards.
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thesaurus
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Reference book for word synonyms.
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encyclopedia
Traduction
Book or set of books (or a website) that contains information on a very wide range of subjects. The information is usually arranged in alphabetical order.
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novel
Son
Traduction
A long, fictional story in the form of a book.
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booklet
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A small, thin book that is usually stapled together at the centre. It has fewer pages, a soft cover, and isn’t as thick as a regular book.
Corps

A sheet of paper vs a piece of paper vs a paper

The word paper, as the material isn't countable. The use of a sheet/piece allows the quantity of paper to be counted.

A sheet of paper and a piece of paper are synonym expressions. They both refer to a whole sheet of paper.

The expression a paper refers to a document a student writes as a class assignment, like a report or an essay.

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Organization & Storage Advanced Vocabulary
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organization-storage-advanced-vocabulary
Sons
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binder clip
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Small metal clips with two handles used to hold paper together. Sometimes called “paper clamp,”
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clipboard
Traduction
Board with a clip at the top, used to hold paper.
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sticky tack
Traduction
Reusable, putty-like adhesive used to temporarily stick things to walls. Also called “fun-tack,” “poster putty” or “tacky putty.”
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thumbtack
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A small, short pin with a flat head to fasten paper to a wall. Also called a “pushpin.”
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pushpin
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A small, short pin with a flat head to fasten paper to a wall. Also called a “thumbtack.”
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bookend(s)
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A pair of objects, often heavy and L-shaped, used to hold up a row of books.
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portfolio
Traduction
Collection of a student's work showcasing skills, progress and achievements.
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bin(s)
Son
Traduction
Containers used to store and organize various school supplies.
Title (level 3)
Tech Tools Advanced Vocabulary
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tech-tools-advanced-vocabulary
Sons
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laptop
Traduction
Portable computer.
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earbuds
Traduction
Small, portable listening devices that fit inside your ears.
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USB drive
Traduction
Small, portable device used to store digital files. Also known as a “flash drive,” a “thumb drive”or a “memory stick.”
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flash drive
Traduction
Small, portable device used to store digital files. Also known as a “USB drive,” a “thumb drive” or a “memory stick.”
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cloud storage
Traduction
Digital file saving system that uses remote servers to store data.
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stylus
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Pen-like tool used with touchscreen devices.
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digital book
Traduction
An electronic book.
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e-book
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Short for electronic book. A book in digital format.
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e-reader
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Device made to read digital books.
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power supply
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Device that provides electrical power to electronic devices, such as computers.
Title (level 3)
Art Supplies Advanced Vocabulary
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art-supplies-advanced-vocabulary
Sons
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watercolour
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Paint that is mixed with water to create colours.
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tempera
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Fast-drying non-permanent paint. Popular in classrooms because it is inexpensive.
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acrylic
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Fast-drying permanent paint made with an acrylic polymer binder.
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finger paint
Traduction
Paint made for use with hands instead of paintbrushes.
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felt-tip marker
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Marker with a point made of felt or fibre that contains ink.
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permanent marker
Traduction
Marker using long-lasting ink that doesn’t wash off easily.
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sketchbook
Traduction
Book with blank pages made for drawing.
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sketchpad
Traduction
Pad with blank pages, made for drawing. Sometimes called a “drawing pad.”
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scrapbook
Traduction
Book with blank pages made to paste or attach things, like photos, drawings, notes, and other mementos.
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glue gun
Traduction
Handheld tool that uses a heated element to melt solid sticks of glue.
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pipe cleaner(s)
Traduction
Flexible wire covered in soft, fuzzy material that can be easily bent, twisted and cut into different shapes.
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paper brad
Traduction
Two-pronged metal fastener used to join several sheets of paper together. Also called a “brass fastener.”
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Exercise – Advanced School Subjects Vocabulary
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exercise-advanced-school-subjects-vocabulary
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See Also
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see-also
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