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Sis forScabbard

A scabbard, or sheath is a protective container that a sword is kept in. If you are carrying a sword with its scabbard on, you won't get hurt by the blade while you are carrying it. Scabbards can be quite decorative. The scabbard in the picture is made from leather.

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Sis forSea urchin (Shell)

The picture is of the internal skeleton of the sea urchin. They are like a hollow ball and you often find them washed up on the beach.

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Jeff Nelson / CC BY-SA

Sis forSheath

A sheath is a covering for the blade of a knife. Sheaths are often made of leather, and can be quite decorative.

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Sis forShipping container

A shipping container is a very large box that is used for transporting goods very long distances. Containers are designed to stack onto each other, and are the perfect size to fit on trucks and trains. You can fit hundreds of containers on a cargo ship.

List of types of shipping and packaging, Containers

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Sis forSuitcase

A suitcase is a kind of box with a handle that you use for putting your clothes in when you travel. Packed suitcases are sometimes called luggage.

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Tis forTank (Container)

A tank is a large container that is used for holding liquids like water, oil or gasoline. Storage tanks are usually sealed or at least covered over, to keep debris from getting inside them.

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Tis forTote bag

A tote bag is a light carry-bag that you use for carrying all sorts of things in, like your groceries.

Containers, Compound words

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Tis forTrash can

A trash can is somewhere you put your trash so it can be taken to the tip. Trash cans are sometimes called bins or if they are inside they are sometimes calle wastepaper baskets.

Containers, Compound words

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Tis forTrough

A trough is a big, long, shallow bowl that is usually used for giving food or water to animals. Troughs can also be filled with soil and used to grow plants in.

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Tis forTub

A tub is a large container with an open top. It is wider than it is deep. Large tubs used to be used for doing washing in, but today tubs are usually used to put things in, or for growing plants in. Tub is also a short word for bathtub or hot tub.

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