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fixtures

/ˈfɪkstʃərz/ /ˈfɪkstʃərs/

Meanings
noun
Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

Examples :

"The new kitchen includes all the necessary fixtures, such as the oven and the sink. "
property building architecture item

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration appliance

appliance noun

/əˈplaɪəns/

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:

"The washing machine is a household appliance used for cleaning clothes. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration institution

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration consistent

consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

Illustration furnishing

furnishing verb

/ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/

To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

"The family is furnishing their new apartment with a sofa, table, and beds. "

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permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration necessary

necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

Illustration fluorescent

fluorescent noun

/ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/

A fluorescent light.

"The fluorescents hummed day and night."

Illustration luminaire

luminaire noun

/ˌluːməˈnɛɹ/

An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.

"The new luminaire in the classroom provides much brighter and more even light than the old fixture. "

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manufacturing verb

/ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

"The factory is manufacturing new bicycles for the upcoming spring season. "