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Emergency Vehicles and Transportation Services

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ambulance
1.
amb
u
lance
Noun

‌a vehicle specially equipped to take sick or injured people to a hospital

The ambulance raced through the busy city streets, moving through traffic to reach the hospital as quickly as possible.

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school bus
2.
school bus
Noun

a large motor vehicle designed to transport students to and from school

The school bus arrived at the bus stop to pick up the children in the morning.

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water tender
Noun

a specialized firefighting vehicle designed to transport large quantities of water to the scene of a fire

The fire department dispatched a water tender to the forest fire to provide additional firefighting capacity.

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police car
4.
police car
Noun

a vehicle used by law enforcement officers for patrolling neighborhoods, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws

The police car chased after the speeding vehicle down the highway.

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cruiser
5.
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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squad car
Noun

a police car used by officers for patrolling, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws

Pedestrians paused to allow the squad car to pass through the crowded street.

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black maria
Noun

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

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patrol wagon
Noun

a vehicle used by law enforcement to transport multiple suspects or prisoners, recognized for its ability to securely hold them

The patrol wagon arrived to transport the arrested individuals to the precinct.

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paddy wagon
Noun

a police vehicle, typically a van or truck, used for transporting multiple prisoners or suspects from a scene of arrest to a police station or detention facility

The officers loaded the suspects into the paddy wagon after the bar fight.

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delivery van
Noun

a commercial vehicle designed to transport goods or packages from one location to another, commonly used by businesses for logistics and distribution purposes

The delivery van arrived with packages for the neighborhood residents.

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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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refuse truck
Noun

a specialized vehicle designed for collecting and transporting waste materials from residential and commercial areas

The refuse truck came by early in the morning to pick up our trash.

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public transportation
13.
public transportation
Noun

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

He fell asleep on the public transportation and missed his stop.

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taxi
14.
tax
i
Noun

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

I called a taxi to pick me up from my hotel.

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cab
15.
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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vehicle for hire
Noun

a car or other means of transportation that can be rented or hired for a fee

The limousine parked outside the hotel was a popular vehicle for hire for wedding parties.

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hearse
17.
hearse
Noun

a vehicle specially designed to transport deceased individuals in coffins or caskets from the place of death to the funeral home or cemetery

The hearse solemnly led the funeral procession to the cemetery.

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dockless bike
Noun

a bicycle that can be rented and parked anywhere within a designated area, typically using a mobile app for booking and payment

Dockless bikes have revolutionized urban commuting by allowing users to pick up and drop off bicycles at any location within the city.

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ride
hailing
Noun

the service of summoning a vehicle through a smartphone app for on-demand transportation

I use a ride-hailing service like Uber whenever I need to get around the city quickly.

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ride
sha
ring
Noun

a transportation service where individuals use a mobile app to arrange shared rides with drivers heading in the same direction

I prefer ride-sharing over taxis because it's usually more affordable.

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car rental
Noun

the service of temporarily using a vehicle for a fee

Car rental services are convenient for travelers who need temporary transportation in unfamiliar cities.

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22.
motor pool
Noun

a fleet of military vehicles controlled by a single agency and available for use as needed

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service
23.
service
Noun

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers.

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hauler
24.
hau
ler
Noun

a company or vehicle that moves goods or materials between locations, typically in industries like waste management, construction, or logistics

The waste hauler collected trash from residential neighborhoods every week.

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haulage
25.
hau
lage
Noun

the act of transporting goods or materials by road, rail, or sea, typically involving the use of vehicles or vessels designed for such purposes

Haulage of construction materials was essential for completing the infrastructure project on time.

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courier
26.
cou
rier
Noun

a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

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police golf cart
Noun

a modified golf cart used by law enforcement for patrolling and security

The police golf cart patrolled the festival grounds to ensure everything ran smoothly.

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freight
28.
freight
Verb

to convey or transport cargo on a large scale

The shipping company is freighting containers of electronics to various distribution centers.

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29.
driving school
Noun

an institute that teaches people how to drive

She enrolled in a driving school to prepare for her driving test and get her license.

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police van
Noun

a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement agencies to transport prisoners, suspects, or equipment

The police van arrived to transport the arrested individuals to the station.

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