hair dryer![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Electric appliance that blows hot air to dry hair.
air-outlet grille ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Grating through which the hot air is blown; it prevents any contact with the heating element inside.
barrel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part housing the hair dryer’s heating element.
heat selector switch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device regulating air temperature.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part used to pick up and handle the appliance.
hang-up ring ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Ring for hanging the hair dryer on a hook when it is not in use.
power supply cord ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Flexible electric wire housing the leads connecting the appliance to the electric circuit.
air concentrator ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that fits over the end of the appliance to concentrate the flow of hot air over the hair.
on-off switch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Button for turning the device on or off.
speed selector switch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that regulates fan speed and hence the power of the airflow.
air-inlet grille ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Grating through which air is drawn in; it prevents hair and other matter from entering the appliance’s housing.
fan housing ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the appliance’s frame that houses the motor and the fan that blows hot air.