Transportation

lee B2

/liː/ the sheltered side of something, away from the wind M S

crew B2

/kɹu/ The people who work together to operate a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. M S

gear B2

/ˈɡiə/ The equipment, clothing, or tools needed for a particular activity. M S

landing B2

/ˈlændɪŋ/ The act of coming down to the ground, especially of an aircraft. M S

hood B2

[hʊ̈d] A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head. M S

wreck B2

/ˈɹɛk/ To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works. M S

aircraft B2

/ˈɛɚ.kɹæft/ A vehicle that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter. M S

trailer B2

/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ A short preview of a film or TV show. M S

transmission B2

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ The act of sending out signals, messages, or information. M S

rider B2

/ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar. M S

steer B2

/stɪɹ/ To control the direction of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft. M S

stern B2

/stɝn/ Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed. M S

tow B2

/toʊ/ to pull a vehicle, boat, or other object behind another vehicle, usually with a rope or bar M S

scooter B2

/ˈskuːtɝ/ A small two-wheeled vehicle with a handlebar and a board to stand on, pushed along with one foot. M S

artery B2

/ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ A tube in the body that carries blood away from the heart. M S

conductor B2

/kənˈdʌktɚ/ The person who leads an orchestra or other musical group. M S

unload B2

/ʌnˈloʊd/ To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle, ship, or container. M S

caravan B2

/ˈkæɹəvæn/ A vehicle with beds and cooking equipment that is pulled by a car and used as a home on holiday. M S

diversion B2

/dɪˈvɝ.ʒən/ A different route used when the normal road is closed. M S

pedal B2

/ˈpɛdəl/ A lever you press with your foot to control or power a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano. M S

motorbike B2

/ˈmoʊtɚˌbaɪk/ A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine; a motorcycle. M S

cruiser B2

/ˈkruːzər/ a fast, powerful warship designed for independent or fleet operations M S

navigation B2

/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ The skill of planning and following a route for a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. M S

hangar B2

/ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained M S

cockpit B2

/ˈkɑːkˌpɪt/ the compartment in an aircraft where the pilots sit and operate the controls M S

missionary B2

/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ One who is sent on a mission. M S

navigate B2

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ To find the right way to get to a place, especially using a map or instruments. M S

aviation B2

/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/ the activity, science, or practice of designing and operating aircraft M S

hearse B2

/hɝs/ a vehicle used to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial place M S

propeller B2

/prəˈpel.ɚ/ a device with blades that rotates to drive an aircraft or vessel through air or water M S

liner B2

/ˈlaɪnɚ/ A large passenger ship that travels a regular route. M S

hijack B2

/ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/ To take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, by force in order to rob it or change where it goes. M S

shipwreck B2

/ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ The destruction of a ship at sea, when it sinks or runs aground. M S

flagship B2

/ˈflæɡʃɪp/ the ship carrying the commander of a naval fleet and flying that commander's flag M S

stagecoach B2

/ˈsteɪdʒˌkoʊtʃ/ a horse-drawn coach that formerly carried passengers and mail on a regular route between towns M S

carpool B2

/ˈkɑːpuːl/ An arrangement where several people travel together in one car to save money and reduce traffic. M S

boatman B2

/ˈboʊt.mən/ a person who operates or works on a small boat, especially one carrying passengers or goods M S

blinker B2

/ˈblɪŋkər/ a flashing light on a vehicle that signals an intended turn M S

speedometer B2

/spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ an instrument in a vehicle that measures and displays its current speed M S

seaport B2

/ˈsiːˌpɔːrt/ a coastal town or harbor with facilities where seagoing ships load, unload, or take shelter M S

capsize B2

/ˈkæp.saɪz/ to overturn in water, or to cause a boat or other vessel to overturn M S

antiaircraft B2

/ˌæntaɪˈɛrˌkræft/ Designed to defend against attacks from aircraft. M S

smokestack B2

/ˈsmoʊkˌstæk/ A tall chimney that carries smoke and gases away from a factory, ship, or locomotive. M S

speeder B2

/ˈspiːdɝ/ A driver who goes faster than the legal speed limit. M S

shipper B2

/ˈʃɪp.ɚ/ a person or company that sends or arranges the transport of goods M S

retread B2

/ˈriːˌtred/ a worn tire fitted with a new outer tread so that it can be used again M S

aircrew B2

/ˈɛrˌkruː/ The team of people who operate an aircraft during a flight. M S

steering wheel B2

M S

rudder B2

/ˈɹʌdɚ/ a flat piece, usually at the stern of a ship or aircraft, used for steering M S