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nickelled

/ˈnɪkəld/ /ˈnɪkld/

Meanings
verb
To plate with nickel.

Examples :

"The old bicycle handlebars were rusty, so he nickelled them to protect them from the weather and make them shine. "
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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration rusty

rusty adjective

/ˈɹʌsti/

Marked or corroded by rust.

"The old bicycle was rusty, so it wasn't rideable. "

Illustration with

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration protect

protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration nickel

nickel noun

/ˈnɪk.əl/

A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

"The scientist used a nickel wire in her experiment. "

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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shine noun

/ʃaɪn/

Brightness from a source of light.

"The morning sun's bright shine warmed the classroom floor. "

Illustration them

them pronoun

/ðʌm/

(plural) Those ones.

"The children asked their teacher for help with those math problems; she explained them. "

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were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

Illustration handlebars

handlebars noun

/ˈhændl̩bɑːrz/ /ˈhændəlbɑːrz/

The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle, usually used in the plural.

"The child gripped the handlebars tightly as she learned to ride her new bicycle. "

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plate noun

/pleɪt/

A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."