Transportation
Vehicles, roads, rail, shipping, aviation, and traffic.
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captain
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/ˈkæp.tən/
The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.
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road
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/ɾoːɖ/
A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along.
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ship
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/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
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/bɔɹd/
A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.
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track
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/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
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engine
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/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/
A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines.
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van
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/væn/
A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people.
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gate
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/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
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/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
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/wil/
A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine.
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route
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/ɹʉːt/
The way you take to get from one place to another.
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highway
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/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
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/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving it.
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sailing
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/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
The sport or activity of travelling in a boat that uses the wind.
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brake
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/bɹeɪk/
A device that slows down or stops a wheel or vehicle.
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fare
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/ˈfeː/
The money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane.
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container
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/kənˈteɪnɚ/
An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.
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tram
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/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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motorway
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/ˈməʊtəweɪ/
A wide road with several lanes, built for fast traffic travelling long distances.
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roundabout
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/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/
A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.
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bus station
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bus stop
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car park
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driver's license
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petrol station
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police station
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traffic light
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