battery- a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc.
noun- a rechargeable battery
candle- a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick (= piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns
noun- Shall I light a candle?
compass- a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north
noun- with the compass you can direct
cord- (a length of) rope or string made of twisted threads
Noun- Where's the cord that ties back the curtains?
first aid kit- a box or bag containing basic medical equipment such as bandages and antiseptic cream
noun- She took a bandage out of the first aid kit
fishing line and hook- strong plastic string used with a fishing rod to catch fish and the hook is the thing that catches them
noun- you use a fishing line and a hooke when you want to fish
flashlight- a small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries
noun- She shone the flashlight into the dark room.
flask- a special container that keeps drinks hot or cold
noun- a flask of coffee/tea
folding knife- A folding knife is a blade that you can take on excursions or expeditions and can use it to perform different tasks that require it.
noun- a folding knife you can use it when you least think it
lighter- a small device for providing a flame for a cigarette, etc.
noun- a cigarette lighter
machete- a large knife with a wide blade, used for cutting trees and plants or as a weapon
noun- You’d need a machete to clear a path through this undergrowth.
magnifying glass- a piece of curved glass that makes objects look larger than they are
noun- He uses a magnifying glass to read tiny print
matches- Wooden stick, rolled and waxed paper or other combustible material, coated with phosphorus and sulfur at one end, which catches fire when rubbed against a rough surface.
noun- some people use matches to light their stoves
mirror- a piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it
Noun- She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.
needle and thread- needle and thread are two elements that people use to sew either clothing or a wound
noun- needle and thread doctors use it to sew after an operation and ordinary people to sew clothes
raft- a flat floating structure for travelling across water, often made of pieces of wood tied roughly together and moved along with a paddle pole with a flat end
noun- We lashed together anything that would float to make a raft.
