28. transportation 2 Flashcards

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a strong open vehicle with two or four wheels, typically used for carrying loads and pulled by a horse.

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Shops began to open and street vendors hawked vegetables loaded onto donkey #carts.

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a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, propelled by a paddle or paddles.

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Hundreds of people headed for the annual event, either taking to #canoes or sailing boats or enjoying a range of activities, including a craft fair and a farmers’ market.

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a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used without an oarlock to move a small boat or canoe through the water.

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With a stroke of the #paddle the Canadian canoe glides successfully through the last of the rapids and out onto a huge pool.

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a vessel larger than a boat for transporting people or goods by sea.

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This afternoon at 1:32 p.m. a Canadian cruise #ship sailed near our borders.

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a course along which someone or something moves.

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It’s really fascinating to watch these trains move in opposite #directions at very high speed.

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a smooth continuous movement.

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The piece ends with a long #glide of her bow in A minor.

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a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.

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It glittered and it looked almost as if a #current of water ran through it.

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a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

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This alternative fuel, compatible with current automobile #engines, could reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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the reservation of an aircraft, boat, or bus for private use.

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It is worth noting, however, that diving from the island itself can prove costly, as there is only one facility with one 11m boat for #charter at £220 a day.

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10
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move in a circle on a central axis.

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Thousands of galaxies #revolve about its center, moving in every possible orbit like bees circling a beehive.

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the distance from the top or surface of something to its bottom.

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The lakes are clear with an average #depth of about 4ft with a whole range of different types of water lily.

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a subway system in a city, especially Paris.

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Commandos armed with submachineguns guarded shopping malls and the #metro as the city police vowed to track down those behind Saturday’s attacks.

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13
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a means of conveyance, in particular.

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Families arrived on horseback or in a variety of wheeled #carriages.

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a small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine.

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We were a tight-knit group of three once the #boat had set sail, and we were in a large dining area.

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a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat, ship, or other vessel.

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The #sails caught the wind once more and they were on their way.

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a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.

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It was abandoned and scrapped in 1918, after mining decreased and electric #motors supplanted steam boilers at the mill.

17
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go up or climb.

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At lunchtime I #ascend the stairs to the main canteen and take a noodle and stirfry meal at the subsidised price.

18
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sit on and control the movement of (an animal, especially a horse), typically as a recreation or sport.

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I spent my formative years in New Malden, during which time I learned to #ride a bicycle, a motor cycle and finally drive a car.

19
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an airplane, helicopter, or other machine capable of flight.

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The light #aircraft is capable of carrying four people but yesterday had only two on board.

20
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involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound.

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Quick with a quip and so square jawed that he actually dreams about his #supersonic flying automobile, his heroics help keep the Supercar staff safe and sound.

21
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an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type or value) in return.

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The government and rebels remain far apart on conditions for a prisoner #exchange.

22
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the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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The expedition in March will see the duo facing #altitudes of up to 14,000 ft and temperatures as low as minus five.

23
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the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.

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Tram bosses clamping down on #fare dodgers are now sending 240 to court every week.

24
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a cable car.

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That’s why riding the sky #tram is always such a big relief.