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Shape and condition of objects

Adjectives for the shape, condition and physical behavior of objects.

B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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bent

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The wheel has a bent spoke.
  2. We replaced the bent metal rod.
  3. A bent nail lay beside the toolbox.

curved

adjective · 3 examples
  1. A curved path leads through the garden.
  2. The chair has a curved wooden back.
  3. She drew a curved line around the edge.

folding

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We packed a folding chair for the picnic.
  2. The room has a folding table.
  3. A folding screen divides the space.

fixed

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The cupboard has a fixed shelf.
  2. A fixed panel covers the opening.
  3. The seat has a fixed base.

loose

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The door has a loose handle.
  2. A loose button fell from my coat.
  3. Check for loose screws before using the chair.

pointed

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The leaf has a pointed end.
  2. She used a pointed pencil for the drawing.
  3. The roof has a tall pointed shape.

liquid

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We use liquid soap at the sink.
  2. The metal becomes liquid when heated enough.
  3. The machine runs on liquid fuel.

sticky

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The honey left my fingers sticky.
  2. This tape has a sticky surface.
  3. The dough is too sticky to roll yet.

stiff

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The box is made from stiff cardboard.
  2. This brush has stiff bristles.
  3. The new hinge is still stiff.

intact

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The vase arrived intact.
  2. The old wall is still intact.
  3. Make sure the seal is intact before opening the jar.

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