magnet
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
An object that can pull objects made of iron or steel toward it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She used a _____ to pick up the scattered paper clips."
Answer: magnet
In your own words, what does "magnet" mean?
An object that can pull objects made of iron or steel toward it.
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