Meaning: A thick paper material used for making boxes and other items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She recycled the cardboard after unpacking.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms: pasteboard

Meaning: A layer applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coating on the metal prevents rust.

Category: Manufacturing › Materials

Synonyms: layer

Meaning: To coat a surface with a layer of metal using electricity.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They electroplate silver onto the jewelry.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• coat
• cover

Meaning: Capable of being filled with air or gas.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They bought an inflatable pool for the summer.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• blow-up
• air-filled

Meaning: To fill something with air or gas.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please inflate the balloon before the party.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• blow up
• fill

Antonyms: deflate

Meaning: A block of metal, typically gold or silver, that is cast in a specific shape.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bank stored ingots of gold in its vault.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• bar
• block

Meaning: A person or thing that lines something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The liner of the box was made of plastic.

Category: Manufacturing › Materials

Synonyms:

• coating
• covering

Meaning: Produced by machines rather than by hand.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The furniture is machine made.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms: manufactured

Antonyms: handmade

Meaning: A machine used to shape or cut materials.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lathe is a common machine tool.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms: tool

Meaning: Machines collectively, especially in a factory or industry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The factory has modern machinery.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms: equipment

Meaning: A person who operates or works with machines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The machinist repaired the broken equipment.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms: operator

Meaning: The process of covering a surface with a layer of material.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The plating of the metal improved its appearance.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• coating
• layering

Meaning: A substance produced as a result of a process that is not useful.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The factory's waste product was harmful to the environment.

Category: Manufacturing

Synonyms:

• byproduct
• refuse