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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to movement using vehicles such as "pedal", "ride", and "steer".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to cycle
[Verb]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .
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to bike
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to use a bicycle to reach one's destination

Ex: The group of friends decided bike to the beach , making the journey part of their outdoor adventure .
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to pedal
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to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

Ex: In spinning class , participants were instructed pedal at different intensities to simulate various terrains .
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to fly
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to transport people, goods, or cargo in an aircraft

Ex: Aircraft are frequently employed fly search and rescue teams to remote or inaccessible areas .
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to pilot
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to operate or fly an aircraft or spacecraft

Ex: The aviation school provides comprehensive training programs to individuals aspiring pilot various types of aircraft .
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to aviate
[Verb]

to fly an aircraft

Ex: Emergency situations require pilots to prioritize their ability aviate, navigate , and communicate effectively .
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to land
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to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

Ex: The astronaut landed the spacecraft on the lunar surface .
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(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground

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to board
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to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers board in an orderly fashion .
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to ride
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to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: As a tourist in the city , she chose ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to explore the famous landmarks .
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to drive
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to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: Please be careful drive within the speed limit .
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to steer
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to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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to helm
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to control and guide the course of a ship

Ex: During the storm , the helmed the sailboat , navigating turbulent seas with steady expertise .
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to sail
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to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: They decided sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
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to anchor
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to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away

Ex: The fishing boat anchored in a prime fishing spot , allowing the anglers to cast their lines and wait for the catch .
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to dock
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to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

Ex: The sailors returned from their sailing trip and docked their catamaran .
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to punt
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to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt

Ex: As a leisurely activity , families punt together on weekends .
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to row
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to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

Ex: During the regatta , people gathered to watch the skilled row their boats with speed and precision .
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to canoe
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to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

Ex: During the summer camp , the children were taught how canoe safely .
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to paddle
[Verb]

to move a watercraft through the water using a handheld implement with a broad blade

Ex: Facing a headwind , the rowing paddled with determination .
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to yacht
[Verb]

to engage in the activity of racing or cruising with a yacht

Ex: The experienced captain enjoyed teaching others how yacht.
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to ground
[Verb]

(of a vessel) to come into contact with the seabed, usually in shallow water

Ex: The old ship , grounded in the harbor due to mechanical failure , became a subject of salvage operations .
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