1
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From this reading 1 and 2 is for filing the blade flat.
2
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From this reading 1 and 2 is for filing the blade flat.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
AAnoun
a dry form of lava resembling clinkers
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
BBnoun
a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The method shown in Figs.
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1 and 2 is for filing the blade flat.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The method shown in Figs.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
skates-one
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These blocks are fastened on the board in the relative positions of the heel and sole on a shoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two methods are shown in the sketches for filing skates-one for hollow filing and the other for filing flat and straight across the blade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The device for holding the skates consists of a board on which four blocks, AA and BB, are nailed.
