Objects Wear Storage and Repairs

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Objects Wear Storage and Repairs

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1. Signs of wear (20 entries)
  1. in poor condition
  2. fall apart
  3. wear out
  4. faded colour
  5. damp patch
  6. broken zip
  7. loose thread
  8. worn sole
  9. bent handle
  10. worn out
  11. sticky
  12. in good condition
  13. faded
  14. stained
  15. scratched
  16. torn
  17. cracked
  18. tear
  19. bent
  20. originally
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2. Finding and sorting (20 entries)
  1. unwanted item
  2. check the contents
  3. search through
  4. come across
  5. spare
  6. matching pair
  7. put aside
  8. give away
  9. duster
  10. dust
  11. dustpan
  12. detergent
  13. vacuum
  14. tumble dryer
  15. label
  16. machine wash
  17. mop
  18. brush away
  19. sort
  20. scan
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3. Storage solutions (20 entries)
  1. stack
  2. toolbox
  3. store upright
  4. bucket
  5. reusable container
  6. store
  7. package
  8. tin
  9. ice pack
  10. hanger
  11. jar
  12. storage
  13. plastic packaging
  14. hot-water bottle
  15. cover
  16. capsule
  17. inhaler
  18. battery storage
  19. base
  20. hand sanitiser
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4. Handling and fastening (20 entries)
  1. grip
  2. slide into place
  3. chain
  4. fixed
  5. unfasten
  6. unscrew
  7. rope
  8. tie
  9. carry flat
  10. hold something in place
  11. string
  12. rolling pin
  13. tape
  14. nail
  15. attach
  16. spatula
  17. peeler
  18. grater
  19. weapon
  20. robot
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5. Restoring useful objects (20 entries)
  1. wipe clean
  2. replace a part
  3. repaint
  4. polish
  5. sew on
  6. good as new
  7. dry thoroughly
  8. sand down
  9. mend
  10. shine
  11. fit a new handle
  12. recycling
  13. use up
  14. dirt
  15. iron
  16. furniture polish
  17. dry cleaning
  18. cleaning spray
  19. sponge
  20. cloth
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