A248 words
Transport
Ways of getting from place to place.
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Words in this collection
- carnounkɑrA road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, designed to carry a small number of passengers.
- busnounbʌsA large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers by road, typically along a fixed route with scheduled stops.
- trainnountreɪnA connected series of railway cars or carriages pulled by a locomotive for transporting passengers or goods.
- planeplānA flat surface or a flying vehicle.
- shipnounʃɪpA large vessel that travels on water, especially across seas and oceans, used for transporting people or goods.
- bicyclenounˈbaɪ sɪ kəlA vehicle with two wheels, one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars, designed for one rider.
- motorcyclenounˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəlA two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine, typically designed for a single rider.
- roadroʊdA wide path, often with a hard surface, built for vehicles to travel along between places.
- highwaynounˈhaɪˌweɪA main public road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
- trafficnounˈtræf ɪkThe movement of vehicles on roads, or more broadly, the flow of people, goods, or data.
- driveverb-transitivedraɪvTo operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
- rideraɪdTo sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or amusement device; to travel in or on something.
- flynounflīTo move through the air using wings or by being carried by air; to operate or travel in an aircraft.
- travelverbˈtrævəlTo make a journey, typically of some length.
- stationnounˈsteɪʃənA place where vehicles such as trains or buses stop to allow passengers to get on or off.
- airportnounˈɛəˌpɔːtA complex of runways, terminals, and other facilities where aircraft regularly take off and land for the transportation of passengers and cargo.
- stopverbstɒpTo cause to cease moving or progressing; to come to an end.
- parkingnounˈpær kɪŋThe action or activity of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time.
- ticketnounˈtɪkɪtA piece of paper or card that grants the holder a right to enter a place, travel on a vehicle, or participate in an event.
- directionnoundɪˈrɛk ʃənThe line or course along which someone or something moves, points, or lies; also, authoritative instruction or guidance.
- mapmăpA visual representation, usually on a flat surface, of an area showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
- distancenounˈdɪstənsThe length of the space between two points or places.
- speednounspēdThe rate at which someone or something moves or operates.
- journeynounˈdʒɜr niAn act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance or over a period of time.
- routenounrutA way or course taken to get from a starting point to a destination; a fixed path for regular travel or delivery.
- lanenounleɪna narrow road or path, typically in a rural area or between hedges, walls, or buildings.
- junctionnounˈdʒʌŋkʃənA point where two or more things meet or join, especially roads, railway lines, or electrical components.
- roundaboutnounˈraʊndəˌbaʊt1. A circular road junction or traffic circle designed to allow continuous traffic flow. 2. Not direct or straightforward.
- motorwaynounˈməʊtəˌweɪA major, high-speed road designed for long-distance traffic, with multiple lanes in each direction, limited access points (via junctions), and no traffic lights or roundabouts.
- undergroundadjectiveˈʌn dərˈgraʊndLocated, occurring, or operating beneath the surface of the ground.
- metronounˈmɛ troʊAn underground railway system in a city.
- ferrynounˈfɛrɪA boat or ship that transports people, vehicles, or goods across a relatively short stretch of water, typically on a regular schedule between fixed points.
- taxinounˈtæk siA car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
- liftverb-transitivelĭftto raise something to a higher position; to move upwards; or a device for moving people/goods vertically between floors.
- transportverb-transitivetrænsˈpɔrtTo carry, move, or convey something or someone from one place to another.
- vehiclenounˈvi ɪ kəlA machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land.
- enginenounĕn<strong>′</strong>jĭnA machine with moving parts that converts power into motion; the primary source of motive power.
- wheelnounʰwilA circular frame or disk that rotates on an axle and is used for movement or to transmit power.
- doornoundɔrA movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a building, room, vehicle, or piece of furniture, typically hinged, sliding, or revolving.
- windownounˈwɪn doʊAn opening in a wall, vehicle, or other structure, fitted with glass or other transparent material to allow light and air in while keeping weather out; the glass pane itself.
- seatnounsitA thing made or used for sitting on, such as a chair or part of a vehicle.
- drivernounˈdraɪ vərA person who operates and controls a vehicle (such as a car, bus, or truck) to transport people or goods from one place to another.
- passengernounˈpæsɪndʒəA person who is traveling in a vehicle (e.g., car, bus, train, plane, ship) but is not the one controlling it.
- fuelnounfyo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>əlA substance that is burned to provide heat or power, such as coal, gas, or oil.
- petrol.abbreviationˈpɛ trəlA flammable liquid fuel refined from crude oil, used primarily to power internal combustion engines in vehicles.
- dieselnounˈdiːzəlA type of heavy oil used as fuel in engines, especially in vehicles and generators.
- electricadjectiveĭ-lĕk<strong>′</strong>trĭkOf, worked by, or producing electricity.
- hybridhī<strong>′</strong>brĭdSomething composed of two or more different elements, often combining the best features of each.