Ice skate
When you wear
A helmet protects ice skates, you can
glide across ice.
hairbrush
A hairbrush is used to
brush and untangle hair.
iron
Irons press the wrinkles
out of clothes.
hanger
We hang up clothes on
hangers
jacket
A jacket is a short coat.
Some hats
protect you
from the sun.
Some hats are
just for fun!
jeans
Jeans are pants
made from
denim fabric.
jewel
jewelry
Jewels sparkle and
shine.
Rings, pins,
earrings and
necklaces are
jewelry.
kimono
A kimono is a beautiful
gown worn by Japanese
women.
knitting
Sweaters and socks are
made by knitting.
lace
Lace is a very
delicate fabric.
laundry
Doing the laundry laundry basket
Laundry is put in
and drying clothes. laundry baskets.
loafers
Loafers are a type of
slip-on shoe.
lorgnettes
Lorgnettes are glasses (or
opera glasses, which are
small binoculars) that are
mounted on a handle.
This type of glasses was
mitten
Mittens keep
your hands
warm.
used a long time ago.
-
32 -
gown
helmet
your
head.
means
washing
overalls
mortar board
Overalls are
A mortar board is
a square hat that is
worn by people
when they
graduate from
necklace
A necklace is
jewelry for your
neck.
necktie
A necktie is a narrow
band of fabric tied
around the neck.
nightgown
A nightgown is a long,
loose garment worn to
bed.
baggy pants
with shoulder
straps and a
piece of fabric
covering the
school.
chest.
pajamas
An overcoat will Some people wear
pajamas to bed at
night.
pants
Pants are clothes that
cover the legs and up to
the waist.
pin
A pin is a small, sharp
piece of metal used in
sewing.
purse
A purse is a
small bag in
which some
girls and
women carry
their money and
other things.
sew
raincoat
safety pin
A safety pin is a
You can sew
using a needle
A raincoat keeps
you dry when it
rains.
type of pin that is
used to fasten
clothes and
diapers.
sandals
Sandals are open shoes
worn in warm weather.
scarf
A scarf is a piece of cloth
that people wear around
their neck or on their
and thread.
Clothes are
made by
sewing.
head.
silk
shirt
sewing machine Some shirts have
A sewing machine
sews stitches very
quickly and easily. sleeves, and some
The sewing
Silk is a delicate
thread that is
used to make
People wear shoes on Shorts are pants that reach fine fabric. Silk
their feet. above or around the
knees.
machine was
invented in 1846
all.
the silkworm
moth.
by Elias Howe.
-
33 -
overcoat
keep
you warm
when
it is cold.
short
sleeves,
some
have long
have
no sleeves at
shoe
shorts
is
obtained from
the
cocoon of
spectacles
skirt
A skirt is a piece
of clothing that is
worn on the lower
slipper
A slipper is a
casual shoe worn
around the house.
sneaker
A sneaker is a type of
shoe used for many
sports.
sock
We wear socks under our
shoes.
Spectacles is
another word
for glasses.
part of the body.
suit
A suit is a set of
matching clothes.
suitcase
When you travel,
you carry your
clothing in a
suitcase.
sunglasses
Sunglasses help to
protect your eyes from
too much sunlight.
swimsuit
A swimsuit is a garment
you wear while
tie
A tie is a
narrow band of
fabric tied
around the neck.
swimming.
t-shirt
A t-shirt is a
simple shirt
without buttons or
a collar.
uniform
A uniform is a
special outfit worn
by members of a
group.
tutu
Ballerinas
sometimes wear
tutus when they
dance.
vest
A vest is a
sleeveless piece of
clothing that is
usually worn over
a shirt.
umbrella
An umbrella protects
you from the rain.
wallet
People carry money in a
wallet.
undershirt
An undershirt is a shirt
that is sometimes worn
under clothes.
watch
A watch is a small clock
you can take with you to
tell time.
underwear
People wear
underwear
under their
clothes.
wig
A wig is fake
hair.
yarn
Sweaters are made
out of yarn.
zipper
You can open and
close a zipper.
-
34 -
Containers
backpack
A backpack is a sack
that is worn on the
back and is used to
carry things.
bag
You can put
things in a bag.
barrel
A barrel is a large,
wooden container.
bottle
basket A bottle is a
You can carry things in a container with a
basket. narrow neck and
mouth.
box
A box can hold
things.
container
A container can A bucket is a container
hold things.
cage
Some people keep birds
can
Some food and
drinks come in
cans.
in cages.
carton
Some liquids (like
milk and orange
juice) are packaged in
cartons.
cork
A cork is used as
a bottle stopper. It
is made from tree
bark.
egg carton
An egg carton holds
eggs and keep them
from breaking.
envelope
An envelope holds a
letter.
jar
Jars are
containers with
a large opening
and a lid.
lid
A lid is a top for a
pan or other
container.
spray can
A fine mist of liquid
comes out of a spray
can.
oilcan
An oilcan is a
container for oil.
suitcase
When you travel,
you carry your
clothing in a
suitcase.
package
A package is a
wrapped box that
contains something.
trunk
A trunk is a very large
traveling case.
sack
A sack is a
A pail is a container with container. You
a handle.
a sack.
tube
Some pastes and gels urn
(like toothpaste) come in An urn is a large
tubes. vase.
-
35 -
bucket
with
a handle.
pail
can
put things in
vase
Vases are holders for
flowers.
vat
A vat is a large
tub that holds
liquids.
water bottle
A water bottle holds
water.
watering can
You can water plants
with a watering can.
Devices
aileron
abacus
An abacus is a
ancient device that
is used for
arithmetic
Ailerons are the
outer flaps on the
rear surface of the
wings of an airpane.
Ailerons are used to
airplane
Airplanes fly in
the sky.
bulb
A light bulb turns
electricity into light.
camera
You can take
pictures with a
camera.
calculations.
keep the airplane
from rollling from
side to side.
can opener
A can opener is a
device that opens
cans.
device
A device is a piece
of equipment that
does a job. For
example, a can
opener is a device
engine
The engine of a
train pulls the
railroad cars along The engines of an airplane
propel it through the air.
fan
A fan is a machine
that makes a
breeze.
that opens cans.