Nouns denoting man-made objects

enamel

any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze

 

brilliantine

a pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous

 

stomacher

garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century

 

flatlet

a tiny flat

 

jigsaw

fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

 

lota

a globular water bottle used in Asia

 

tow car

a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones)

 

mini

a very short skirt

 

golliwog

a grotesque black doll

 

photomontage

a montage that uses photographic images

 

scrambler

a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground

 

monastic habit

a long loose habit worn by monks in a monastery

 

cantle

the back of a saddle seat

 

radio beacon

a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

 

bailey

the outer courtyard of a castle

 

burn center

a center where patients with severe burns can be treated

 

prescription medicine

a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist

 

roll-on roll-off

a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination

 

clapper valve

a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction

 

dairy

a farm where dairy products are produced