Maori Fish Hooks

hook (N)

precision (N)

His books are a pleasure to read because he writes with such clarity and precision.

the qualities of being careful and accurate

malleable (ADJ)

made of fibres, or like fibre

fibrous (ADJ)

made of fibres, or like fibre

clumsy (ADJ)

The first mobile phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle.

awkward in movement or manner

chiefly (ADV)

The island chiefly attracts upmarket tourists.

mainly

poke (V)

poke someone in something You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful!

poke something into something Two kids were poking a stick into the drain.

to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something

lever (N)

He pushed the lever into the "on" position and started the machine.

a handle that you move to control the operation of a machine

shank (N)

the shank of a screwdriver

a long, thin, straight part of particular objects, especially one that connects the end of a device or tool that you hold to the end of it that moves or does something

stout (ADJ)

He needed a stout heart and nerves of steel.

strong and determined

stout (ADJ)

I bought myself a pair of good stout hiking boots.

are strongly made from thick, strong materials

groove (V)

groove to He slides onstage, grooving to the beat.

to dance to a rhythm, especially in quite a slow, smooth way to music such as soul, funk, or jazz

groper (N)

gropers on crowded trains

someone who touches another person's body in order to get sexual pleasure, when that person does not want them to

gape (V)

gape at They stood gaping at the pig in the kitchen.

to look in great surprise at someone or something, especially with an open mouth

whaler (N)

a boat that is designed for hunting whales, or a person who works on such a boat

revitalization (N)

revitalization plans/programs/projects

the process of making something grow, develop, or become successful again

replica (N)

The ship is an exact replica of the original Golden Hind.

an exact copy of an object

forgery (N)

These banknotes are forgeries.

an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies

inconsistent (ADJ)

The teacher said that Alex's schoolwork was very inconsistent.

not staying the same in behaviour or quality

lashings

scones with lashings of cream

lashings of ginger beer

a lot of food or drink

compatible (ADJ)

Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.

able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else

compatible (ADJ)

Their blood types are not compatible, so we cannot use his blood.

also means being suitable or right for each other

complement (V)

Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.

to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it