English Word · Advanced
shirt
a blast-furnace lining
Pronunciation: /ʃɜːt/
Meaning
A technical term for the interior lining of a blast furnace.
Example
The workers replaced the furnace's worn shirt.
The workers replaced the furnace's worn shirt.
Practice tips
- Practice shirt out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.