WordStudyConstruction & Renovation vocabulary — B1
45 words of level B1 (Intermediate) from the “Construction & Renovation” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap a word to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hammer | tool with a heavy head for hitting nails |
| nail | thin metal spike used to join pieces of wood |
| screwdriver | tool for turning screws |
| drill | a tool that makes holes or to practice something |
| wrench | tool for turning nuts and bolts |
| pliers | tool for holding and bending things |
| ladder | tool with steps for climbing up high |
| shovel | tool with a wide flat blade for digging |
| wheelbarrow | a small thing with one wheel for carrying heavy things |
| roller | a tube that turns and is used to spread or press things |
| bulldozer | large heavy machine for pushing earth |
| excavator | large machine used for digging earth |
| toolbox | box for keeping tools in |
| brick | hard red block used to build walls |
| cement | a powder mixed with water to hold bricks together |
| concrete | hard grey material used to make roads and buildings |
| lumber | wood that has been cut into flat boards |
| timber | wood prepared for building or making things |
| steel | very strong metal made from iron |
| pipe | long tube for water or gas to flow through |
| wire | a thin long piece of metal |
| beam | a long strong piece used to support a building |
| construction | the work of building something |
| foundation | base on which something is built |
| roofing | the work of putting a roof on a building |
| plumbing | system of water pipes in a building |
| wiring | system of electrical wires in a building or machine |
| electrical work | job of putting in or fixing wires for power |
| flooring | the work of putting a new floor covering in a room |
| maintenance | work done to keep something in good condition |
| landscaping | making an area of land look more beautiful |
| builder | person who makes buildings |
| electrician | person who works with power and wires |
| decorator | person whose job is to paint rooms |
| bricklayer | person whose job is building with bricks |
| mason | person who builds with stone or brick |
| hard hat | strong hat worn to keep your head safe |
| safety vest | bright clothing worn so people can see you |
| safety glasses | glasses that keep your eyes safe from harm |
| harness | straps you wear to stop yourself falling from a high place |
| earplugs | soft things you put in ears to stop noise |
| fire extinguisher | thing that sprays to put out a fire |
| warning sign | something that shows a problem may come |
| barrier | something that stops you from going through |
| hazard | something that could cause danger or harm |
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