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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Verbs of Movement
to cycle
to cycle [verb]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

Ex: They decided to cycle to the nearby town instead of driving .
to bike
to bike [verb]

to use a bicycle to reach one's destination

Ex: During their vacation , they planned to bike along the scenic trails of the countryside .
to pedal
to pedal [verb]

to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

Ex: In the park , families can be seen pedaling tandem bicycles .
to fly
to fly [verb]

to transport people, goods, or cargo in an aircraft

Ex: During disasters or emergencies , relief organizations fly essential supplies and humanitarian aid to affected regions .
to pilot
to pilot [verb]

to operate or fly an aircraft or spacecraft

Ex: The trainee pilot practiced how to pilot a small propeller plane under the guidance of the instructor .
to aviate
to aviate [verb]

to fly an aircraft

Ex: In aviation school , students are taught not only to navigate but also to aviate skillfully .
to land
to land [verb]

to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

Ex: During the training session , the student pilot practiced how to land the small plane safely .
to touch down
to touch down [verb]

(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground

Ex: The seaplane smoothly touched down on the calm waters of the lake .
to board
to board [verb]

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

Ex: The cruise ship 's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely .
to ride
to ride [verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: In the crowded city , it 's often more convenient to ride a taxi than to navigate public transportation .
to drive
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to steer
to steer [verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: In adverse weather conditions , the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor .
to helm
to helm [verb]

to control and guide the course of a ship

Ex: During the storm , the first mate helmed the sailboat , navigating turbulent seas with steady expertise .
to sail
to sail [verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: In favorable conditions , the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake .
to anchor
to anchor [verb]

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

Ex: They anchored the houseboat in a calm inlet , enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding nature and water .
to dock
to dock [verb]

to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

Ex: The yacht owner hired a professional captain to dock the luxury yacht at the marina .
to punt
to punt [verb]

to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt

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to row
to row [verb]

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

Ex: In the open sea , the experienced sailors rowed the lifeboat back to the ship .
to canoe
to canoe [verb]

to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

Ex: Seeking a unique fitness routine , she and her friends decided to canoe regularly .
to paddle
to paddle [verb]

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

Ex: The experienced athlete effortlessly paddled across the calm lake .
to yacht
to yacht [verb]

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

Ex: Dreaming of a leisurely retirement , the couple planned to yacht across various seas .
to ground
to ground [verb]

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

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Verbs of Movement
Verbs for Non-Human Movement Verbs for Movement Verbs for Movement Toward Something Verbs for Movement Away from Something
Verbs for Movement in Place Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements Verbs for Movement with Separation Verbs for Movement on Foot
Verbs for Rushed Movement Verbs for Movement in Water Verbs for Changes in Body Posture Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles
Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement Verbs for Travelling Verbs for Navigation Verbs for Transportation of Goods