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Transportation

31 Words

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automobile
au
to
mo
bile
Noun

a motorized vehicle designed for personal transportation

After years of saving, she finally purchased her dream automobile, a sleek and stylish sports car.

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cab
cab
Noun

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

We hailed a cab to take us to the airport as we were running late for our flight.

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double-decker
dou
ble
de
cker
Noun

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

The double-decker bus offered tourists a panoramic view of the city from its upper deck.

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freight car
Noun

a railroad car used for transporting goods

The freight car was loaded with crates of fresh produce destined for distribution centers across the country.

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freight train
Noun

a train that transports goods, not people

The freight train rumbled through the countryside, carrying containers of manufactured goods to distribution centers.

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garbage truck
Noun

a large vehicle used for collecting household trash

The garbage truck comes by our neighborhood every Monday morning to collect trash.

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jeep
jeep
Noun

a sturdy vehicle designed for traveling on rough surfaces

The army deployed jeeps to navigate rough terrain during military operations.

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minibus
mi
ni
bus
Noun

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

The airport shuttle service uses minibuses to transport passengers between the airport terminals and nearby hotels.

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monorail
mo
no
rail
Noun

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation.

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moped
mo
ped
Noun

a motorcycle with a weak engine and pedals

He decided to buy a moped for his daily commute to work to save on fuel costs.

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moving van
Noun

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

They rented a moving van to transport all their belongings to their new apartment across town.

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rickshaw
rick
shaw
Noun

a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride through the bustling streets of Bangkok in a traditional rickshaw.

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snowplow
snow
plow
Noun

a vehicle or other piece of equipment used for clearing roads of snow

The snowplow cleared the streets early in the morning, making it safe for cars to drive.

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tram
tram
Noun

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

The tram glided smoothly along its tracks, taking commuters through the heart of the city.

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airbus
air
bus
Noun

an airplane that transports many passengers, particularly for short distances

The Airbus A380, known for its double-deck configuration, is one of the largest passenger planes in the world.

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airliner
air
li
ner
Noun

a large aircraft for transporting passengers

The airliner took off smoothly from the runway, beginning its journey across the Atlantic.

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hovercraft
ho
ver
craft
Noun

a vehicle that can travel near the surface of water or land being supported by its air cushion and using the power of air produced by its engine

The hovercraft glided effortlessly across the lake, propelled by powerful fans that lifted it above the water.

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jumbo jet
Noun

a very large plane capable of carrying hundreds of passengers, particularly a Boeing 747

The jumbo jet taxied to the runway, ready for its transcontinental journey across the Pacific.

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ze
ppe
lin
Noun

a large airship, originated in Germany

The zeppelin floated gracefully through the sky, offering breathtaking views of the countryside below.

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vessel
ve
ssel
Noun

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

The cargo vessel sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from overseas.

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cruiser
crui
ser
Noun

a motorboat of large size with a cabin on board in which people can sleep, used for recreational purposes

The cruiser sailed leisurely along the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the sunset.

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canoe
ca
noe
Noun

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

They paddled their canoe along the tranquil river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

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kayak
kayak
Noun

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

They rented a kayak for a day of exploring the scenic coastline and hidden coves.

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lifeboat
life
boat
Noun

a boat used for saving people whose lives are at risk at sea

The crew launched the lifeboats quickly after the ship encountered rough seas.

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powerboat
power
boat
Noun

a motorboat that can go very fast, used particularly in races

They enjoyed the thrill of speeding across the lake in their sleek powerboat.

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speedboat
speed
boat
Noun

a boat designed to go very fast

They raced their speedboat along the river, reaching exhilarating speeds.

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integrate
in
teg
rate
Verb

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

The company aimed to integrate new technologies into its existing infrastructure for improved efficiency.

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viaduct
via
duct
Noun

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

The viaduct spanned the valley, carrying the train tracks high above the river.

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recreational vehicle
Noun

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

They traveled across the country in their spacious recreational vehicle, stopping at national parks along the way.

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limousine
li
mou
sine
Noun

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

The bride arrived at the wedding venue in a white stretch limousine, making a grand entrance.

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submarine
sub
ma
rine
Noun

a warship that can operate both on and under water

The submarine submerged silently beneath the waves, evading detection from enemy radar.

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