Transportation
Vehicles, roads, rail, shipping, aviation, and traffic.
369 words
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way
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/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
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stop
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/stɑp/
A place where a bus or train regularly halts to let passengers on and off.
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car
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/kɑɹ/
A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine, used to carry a small number of people.
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miss
A1
/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
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street
A1
/stɹit/
A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it.
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train
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/tɹeɪn/
A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine.
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station
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/ˈsteɪʃən/
A place where trains or buses stop so passengers can get on and off.
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boat
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/ˈboʊ̯t/
A small vehicle for travelling on water.
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plane
A1
/pleɪn/
A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
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bus
A1
/bʌs/
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
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driver
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/ˈdɹaɪvɚ/
A person who controls and operates a vehicle.
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bike
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/baɪk/
A bicycle; a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedalling.
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taxi
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/ˈtæksi/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
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subway
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/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/
An underground railway used to move people around a city.
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airplane
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/ˈɛɹˌpleɪ̯n/
A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
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bicycle
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/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.
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captain
A2
/ˈkæp.tən/
The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.
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road
A2
/ɾoːɖ/
A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along.
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ship
A2
/ˈʃɪp/
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.
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truck
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/tɹʊk/
A large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods.
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board
A2
/bɔɹd/
A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.
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track
A2
/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
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engine
A2
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/
A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines.
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van
A2
/væn/
A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people.
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gate
A2
/ɡeɪt/
A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed.
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traffic
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/ˈtræfɪk/
The cars and other vehicles moving along a road.
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vehicle
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/ˈvi.ə.kəl/
A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used to carry people or goods from place to place.
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cab
A2
/kæb/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
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pilot
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/ˈpaɪ.lət/
A person who flies an aircraft.
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wheel
A2
/wil/
A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine.
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route
A2
/ɹʉːt/
The way you take to get from one place to another.
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highway
A2
/ˈhaɪweɪ/
A main public road, especially a wide, fast one connecting towns and cities.
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sail
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/seɪl/
To travel across water in a boat or ship.
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passenger
A2
/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving it.
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sailing
A2
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
The sport or activity of travelling in a boat that uses the wind.
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brake
A2
/bɹeɪk/
A device that slows down or stops a wheel or vehicle.
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fare
A2
/ˈfeː/
The money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane.
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container
A2
/kənˈteɪnɚ/
An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.
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tram
A2
/tɹæm/
A public passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into the road, usually powered by electricity (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
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cycling
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/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/
The activity of riding a bicycle for transport, exercise, or fun.
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connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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crash
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/kɹæʃ/
A serious accident in which a vehicle hits something.
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bow
B1
/ˈboʊ̯/
To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
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transfer
B1
/tɹænsˈfɚ/
To move something or someone from one place to another.
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aboard
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/əˈbɔɹd/
on or onto a ship, plane, train, or bus
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launch
B1
/lɑːnt͡ʃ/
To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign.
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cabin
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/ˈkæbɪn/
A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside.
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port
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/pɔɹt/
A place on the coast where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
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goods
B1
/ˈgʊdz/
Things that are made to be bought and sold.
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hop
B1
/hɑp/
To jump a short distance, often on one foot.
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transport
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/tɹænsˈpɔɹt/
The system or vehicles used for carrying people or goods from one place to another.
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log
B1
/lɔɡ/
A thick piece of a tree trunk that has been cut.
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wagon
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/ˈwæɡən/
A large four-wheeled vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used to carry heavy goods.
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ford
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/fɔːrd/
a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross without a bridge
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tire
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/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/
A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle.
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vessel
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/ˈvɛs.əl/
A ship or large boat.
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motorcycle
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/ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/
A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine and handlebars instead of a steering wheel.
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dial
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/ˈdaɪəl/
To enter a telephone number in order to call someone.
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carriage
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/ˈkæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by horses, for carrying people.
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platform
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/ˈplætfɔɹm/
The area beside the tracks at a station where you get on and off a train.
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railroad
B1
/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/
A track with metal rails that trains run on; the railway system (American English).
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railway
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/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/
A system of tracks that trains travel on, used to carry people and goods.
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rail
B1
/ɹeɪ(ə)l/
The system of travelling by train.
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sinner
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/ˈsɪnɚ/
A person who sins or has sinned.
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lee
B2
/liː/
the sheltered side of something, away from the wind
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crew
B2
/kɹu/
The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
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gear
B2
/ˈɡiə/
The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity.
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landing
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/ˈlændɪŋ/
The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft.
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hood
B2
[hʊ̈d]
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
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wreck
B2
/ˈɹɛk/
To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works.
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aircraft
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/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/
A vehicle that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter.
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trailer
B2
/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/
A short preview of a film or TV show.
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transmission
B2
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/
The act of sending out signals, messages, or information.
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rider
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/ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar.
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steer
B2
/stɪɹ/
To control the direction of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft.
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stern
B2
/stɝn/
Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed.
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tow
B2
/toʊ/
to pull a vehicle, boat, or other object behind another vehicle, usually with a rope or bar
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scooter
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/ˈskuːtɝ/
A small two-wheeled vehicle with a handlebar and a board to stand on, pushed along with one foot.
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artery
B2
/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/
A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart.
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conductor
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/kənˈdʌktɚ/
The person who leads an orchestra or other musical group.
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unload
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/ʌnˈloʊd/
To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle, ship, or container.
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caravan
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/ˈkæɹəvæn/
A vehicle with beds and cooking equipment that is pulled by a car and used as a home on holiday.
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diversion
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/dɪˈvɝ.ʒən/
A different route used when the normal road is closed.
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pedal
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/ˈpɛdəl/
A lever you press with your foot to control or power a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano.
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motorbike
B2
/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/
A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine; a motorcycle.
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cruiser
B2
/ˈkruːzər/
a fast, powerful warship designed for independent or fleet operations
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navigation
B2
/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
The skill of planning and following a route for a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
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hangar
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/ˈhæŋ.ɚ/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
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cutting
C1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one.
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cargo
C1
/ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/
Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
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bachelor
C1
/ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/
A person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as able to marry, but has not yet.
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hack
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/hæk/
A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money.
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shuttle
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/ˈʃʌt.əl/
a bus, train, aircraft, or other service that travels regularly between two points
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saddle
C1
/ˈsæd(ə)l/
a seat fastened on a horse, bicycle, or similar vehicle for a rider
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beacon
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/ˈbiːkən/
a fire, light, or signal used to warn or guide people
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charter
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/ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/
An official document that establishes an organization and sets out its rights and purposes.
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clutch
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/klʌt͡ʃ/
To hold something tightly, usually with your hands.
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manifest
C1
/ˈmænəˌfɛst/
Clear and obvious; easily seen or understood.
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salvage
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/ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/
To save something from being lost, damaged, or destroyed.
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terminate
C1
/ˈtɝmɪneɪ̯t/
To end or stop something.
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radiator
C1
/ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/
A metal device that gives off heat to warm a room, usually carrying hot water or steam.
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propulsion
C1
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
the action or process of driving something forward
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embark
C1
/ɪmˈbɑɹk/
To start something new and important, such as a project or journey.
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keel
C1
/kiːl/
the main lengthwise structure along the bottom of a ship or boat, supporting its frame and helping stabilize it
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firewall
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/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/
A security system that controls the traffic coming into and out of a computer network
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nautical
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/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/
relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea
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gangway
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/ˈɡæŋweɪ/
a passage for walking between rows of seats, shelves, cabins, or other confined areas
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dinghy
C1
/ˈdɪŋ.i/
a small open boat propelled by oars or a motor, often carried or towed by a larger vessel
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gondola
C1
/ˈɡɑːn.də.lə/
a long, narrow, flat-bottomed Venetian boat propelled and steered with a single oar
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aviator
C1
/ˈeɪ.viˌeɪ.tɚ/
a person who flies or operates an aircraft, especially a military or early aircraft pilot
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jetty
C1
/ˈd͡ʒɛti/
a structure projecting into water to protect a shore or harbor, influence currents, or provide a landing place
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congestion
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/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
a state in which a road, place, or system is overcrowded or blocked, preventing free movement
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cart
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/kɑɹt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
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hull
C2
/hʌl/
The main body or frame of a ship or boat.
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marquis
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/mɑɹˈki/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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chauffeur
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/ʃoʊˈfɝ/
a person employed to drive a private or luxury passenger vehicle
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vicar
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/ˈvɪkɚ/
in the Church of England, a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish
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believer
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/bɪˈlivɚ/
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.
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sleigh
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/sleɪ/
a vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice, usually pulled by an animal
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helm
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/ˈhɛlm/
The position of leadership or control of an organization.
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moor
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/mʊə/
To fix a boat or ship in place with ropes, chains, or an anchor.
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limousine
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/ˌlɪməˈziːn/
a large luxurious car, often with a chauffeur and sometimes with a lengthened passenger compartment
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hymn
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/hɪm/
praise by singing a hymn
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navigator
C2
/ˈnavɪɡeɪtə/
in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
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wharf
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/wɔrf/
a platform built along or out from a shore where ships load, unload, or moor
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buoy
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/ˈbu.i/
to mark with a buoy or other sea-borne marker
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locomotive
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/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
The engine of a train that pulls the carriages or wagons.
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maritime
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/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
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autopilot
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/ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/
A system that automatically steers a vehicle, plane, or ship without a person controlling it.
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layman
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/ˈleɪmən/
Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
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shorthand
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/ˈʃɔɹthænd/
written in abbreviated or symbolic form
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ballast
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/ˈbæləst/
to make a ship steady with a ballast
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muffler
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/ˈmʌflɚ/
a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces engine noise; in British English, a silencer
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boathouse
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/ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/
a building beside or over water in which boats and boating equipment are kept
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headlight
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/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/
a powerful light with reflector
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turret
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/ˈtɝ.ɪt/
A small tower on a building or castle, often at a corner.
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hulk
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/hʊlk/
a large abandoned ship, wreck, or shell
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madrina
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/mɑːˈdriːnə/
in South American pack travel, a steady mare or other animal wearing a bell and leading a troop of mules
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spaceworthy
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/ˈspeɪsˌwɝði/
fit, reliable, and safe enough to be launched into or travel through space
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sleighbell
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/ˈsleɪbɛl/
a small hollow bell, typically containing a loose pellet, attached to a sleigh or harness so that it jingles during travel
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unmaneuverable
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/ˌʌn.məˈnuː.vɚ.ə.bəl/
difficult or impossible to steer, turn, position, or control effectively
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curb
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/kɜrb/
to restrain or keep in check; a raised edge along a street
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aft
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/æft/
at, near, or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
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automobile
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/ˈɔtəməˌbil/
a self-propelled passenger road vehicle; a car
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bogie
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/ˈboʊɡi/
a swiveling wheeled undercarriage on a railway vehicle
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boxcar
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/ˈbɑksˌkɑr/
an enclosed railroad freight car
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conveyance
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/kənˈveɪəns/
a means of transport, or the transfer of property
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forestay
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/ˈfɔrˌsteɪ/
a rope or stay supporting a ship's foremast from the bow
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poop
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/pup/
excrement; or the raised deck at the stern of a ship
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streetcar
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/ˈstritˌkɑr/
a passenger vehicle running on rails along city streets; a tram
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taxicab
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/ˈtæksiˌkæb/
a car licensed to carry passengers for a fare; a taxi
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undecked
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/ʌnˈdɛkt/
not adorned or decorated; of a boat, having no deck
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barge
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/bɑrdʒ/
a flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on rivers and canals
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berth
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/bɜrθ/
a place for a ship to dock; a sleeping bunk on a ship or train
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eject
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/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
to force out or expel suddenly; to bail out of an aircraft
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overpass
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/ˈoʊvɚˌpæs/
a bridge carrying one road or path over another
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planar
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/ˈpleɪnɚ/
lying in or relating to a single plane; flat
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sleeper
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/ˈslipɚ/
one who sleeps, a sleeping car, or an unexpected success
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st
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/sənt/
abbreviation for saint or street
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starboard
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/ˈstɑrbɚd/
the right-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward
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