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| aluminum |
Aluminum is a strong, lightweight metal with a silver color. It is used to make things such as metal car parts, cooking pots, and foil wrap. |
| foam |
a lightweight, man-made material with many tiny air holes, used especially for packaging or for keeping things at a preferred temperature. [1/6 definitions] |
| javelin |
A javelin is a lightweight spear that is thrown by a warrior in a battle. Javelins were used as weapons of war mainly in ancient times. [1/2 definitions] |
| lightweight |
When something is lightweight, it is not heavy, or it is less heavy than other things of the same kind. |
| lithium |
Lithium is one of the chemical elements found on earth. It is a very lightweight metal, and it is silver-white in color. It has some very important uses. |
| scooter |
a small lightweight motorcycle; motor scooter. [1/2 definitions] |
| Styrofoam |
trademark for a substance that can be molded into firm, lightweight shapes. The substance is often used in packaging food and other items and for protecting items in shipping. |
| toy |
A toy thing is something to play with that looks similar to a real thing but is usually much smaller. A toy thing is usually made of a different material too, such as plastic or lightweight metal or wood. [1/3 definitions] |
| walker |
a lightweight frame support, sometimes on wheels, for people who have difficulty walking. [1/2 definitions] |
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