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barres

/bɑːrz/ /bærz/

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Visual illustration for the word "students" - A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
studentsnoun
/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Visual illustration for the word "wall" - A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
wallnoun
/wɔːl/ /wɔl/

A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

"The ancient city had a strong wall around it to protect its people from invaders. "

Visual illustration for the word "held" - To grasp or grip.
heldverb
/ˈhɛld/

To grasp or grip.

"Hold the pencil like this."

Visual illustration for the word "practice" - Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
practicenoun
/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

Visual illustration for the word "struggled" - To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.
struggledverb
/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

Visual illustration for the word "handrail" - A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
handrailnoun
/ˈhændreɪl/

A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

"She held onto the handrail as she walked slowly down the stairs. "

Visual illustration for the word "ballet" - A classical form of dance.
balletnoun
/bælæe/ /bɛlæe/ /bɐleː/ /bælɪ/ /bæˈleɪ/

A classical form of dance.

"My sister loves ballet; she practices it every day after school. "

Visual illustration for the word "chord" - A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
chordnoun
/kɔː(ɹ)d/ /kɔɹd/

A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.

"The beautiful piano chord filled the room with a comforting sound. "

Visual illustration for the word "short" - A short circuit.
shortnoun
/ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔɹt/

A short circuit.

"The faulty electrical wiring caused a short circuit, plunging the whole house into darkness. "

Visual illustration for the word "barre" - A handrail fixed to a wall used for ballet exercises.
barrenoun
/bɑːr/ /bær/

A handrail fixed to a wall used for ballet exercises.

"The ballet students held onto the barre for balance while practicing their pliés. "

Visual illustration for the word "fixed" - To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.
fixedverb
/fɪkst/

To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

"The sharp pencil fixed the paper, piercing a small hole. "

Visual illustration for the word "exercises" - Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
exercisesnoun
/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈɛksɚsaɪzɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."