Chest of drawers meaning in English
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Definition
a chest of drawers: an item of furniture for storage, with a number of compartments (drawers) which can be pulled out and closed again
Exercise 1
Brian mentions a cabinet in his report. Let's have look at some different types of storage.
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) -->
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut -->
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) -->
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me -->
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) -->
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut -->
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) -->
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me -->
Brian mentions a cabinet in his report. Let's have look at some different types of storage.
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) --> shelf 1
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut --> chest of drawers 2
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) --> locker 3
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me --> cabinet 4
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) --> shelf 1
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut --> chest of drawers 2
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) --> locker 3
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me --> cabinet 4
1 shelf: This is the correct answer. A "shelf" (or "shelves" in the plural) is a flat surface used for storing or displaying objects (or merchandise). Example: My favourite spices are kept on a shelf next to fridge.
1 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
1 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
1 cabinet: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 chest of drawers: This is the correct answer. A "chest of drawers" is an item of furniture that is used for keeping clothes. A "drawer" describes a storage compartment that can slide in and out.
2 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 cabinet: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 locker: This is the best answer. A "locker" usually describes a smaller form of storage compartment that is often found in swimming pools, schools or gymnasiums. It is locked with a key or a personal code. Note: A "locker room" (or "changing room" in British English) is a place where you change clothes to practice sport.
3 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 cabinet: The definition does not accurately describe this type of storage.
4 cabinet: This is the best answer. A "cabinet" is a piece of furniture containing shelves, cupboards, or drawers for storage or display. Note the similar types of storage: A "cupboard" usually has shelves for storing food, crockery, and utensils; A "closet" is a small cupboard; A "wardrobe" is a large storage compartment, often used for storing clothes.
4 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
4 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
4 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
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