Brillo pad
a square of wire wool, used for cleaning metal pans
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a square of wire wool, used for cleaning metal pans
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a piece of equipment that you use for cleaning a carpet, consisting of a box with a brush inside and a long handle
a vacuum cleaner
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an object with a long handle and a mass of thick strings or a sponge on one end, used for washing floors
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a piece of a soft artificial or natural substance that is used for taking liquid into itself, for cleaning things, or for washing yourself
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a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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