noun, technical - a material or mixture of materials, such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone, used in construction as a component of concrete or asphalt

noun - thin, flexible wire netting with small hexagonal holes, used especially for making fences around areas where chickens or other small animals are kept

noun, American English - thick cloth tape, usually silvery grey in colour, with one sticky side that is used for repairing things such as tubes and pipes

noun - written or spoken language that is not structured into poetic lines, often used for storytelling, explanation, or conveying information in a straightforward manner

noun - the time used in the UK in summer that is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (it is often abbreviated as BST)

noun, British English - thick cloth tape, usually silvery grey in colour, with one sticky side that is used for repairing things such as tubes and pipes

noun - a plant with a rounded base, can be eaten as a vegetable or the leaves can be used as a herb in cooking

noun - a large heavy vehicle that is used for clearing the ground, pushing heavy things out of the way and even knocking down buildings

noun - a thick dark liquid that is used for making many kinds of fuel (e.g. petrol, diesel etc.), it comes from under the ground

noun - a kind of vegetable with many layers, it is used in cooking and has a very strong smell, which often makes people cry

noun - a kind of greasy liquid that comes from a variety of plants, such as sunflower or olives, which is used for frying etc.

noun - a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and an eye on the other, it is used for sewing

noun, American English - a thing with two rows of metal or plastic teeth that fit together, it is used as a fastener on trousers, bags etc.