Transportation

an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

the base of operation for the aircraft of military forces

a level area in which military or private aircraft can take off and land

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

a flight in which a travel agency pays for all the tickets beforehand and then sells them to their customers

a large aircraft for transporting passengers

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

a long and narrow piece of land where an aircraft can take off or land

a person who operates an aircraft

The experienced aviator navigated through turbulent weather with ease.

the amount of space or distance separating two objects

The plane's wing had minimal clearance from the hangar wall.

a continuous moving surface or strip, used for transporting objects from one part of a building to another, especially in a factory or an airport

The factory uses a conveyor belt to move packages from one station to the next.

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house.

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

a device in a plane that records all the information during the flight which is used to discover the cause in case of an accident

a cheap ticket that is not available in advance, purchasable just before the departure of a plane or the start of a performance

(American football) a scoring play where a player carries or catches the ball into the opponent's end zone, earning six points

He sprinted into the end zone for a touchdown.

a location in which goods or products are stored

Our company’s main depot is located on the outskirts of the city to facilitate easy access for deliveries.

(of a train) to accidentally go off the tracks

The heavy rain and slippery tracks led to a tragic incident as the express train derailed.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

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.

someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.

The porter at the hotel greeted us warmly and offered to help with our luggage.

a black sticky substance which is the combination of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, commonly used in building roads

a device in a motor vehicle used to maintain a constant speed that is based on the preference of the driver

He set the cruise control to 65 miles per hour so he could relax his foot on the highway.

a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

They bought an SUV for their family road trips.

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

The tanker ship transported crude oil across the ocean to refineries.

a vehicle with large rear wheels and thick tires, mostly used on farms

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

He purchased a sedan for his daily commute to work.

a sloping surface that connects two areas at different heights, commonly used for easy access

The wheelchair ramp is located at the building entrance.

aimlessly drifting

to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away

They anchored the sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away.

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

The fishermen rowed their boats ashore at sunset.

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

(of a boat) to be overturned or to cause it to overturn

a ship that is destroyed or sunk at sea

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

a large luxurious passenger ship, especially one that travels on a regular schedule and is used for long journeys

the time at which one is likely to arrive at one's destination

The pilot announced that the estimated time of arrival at their destination would be in approximately two hours.

the time at which an aircraft, ship, etc. is scheduled for departure

The airline sent a notification to passengers with the estimated time of departure for their flight, indicating a slight delay due to inclement weather.

to clearly dispaly something

Her kindness manifested in the charity work she tirelessly pursued.

in the sea, but not too far from the coast

Many species of fish can be found offshore in deeper waters.