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Basic Nouns - Transportation

Here you will learn some English nouns related to transportation such as "subway", "scooter", and "submarine".

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car
[noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

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bicycle
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a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

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bus
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a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

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train
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a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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subway
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an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

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a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

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scooter
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a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode scooter for the first time without assistance .
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taxi
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a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

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airplane
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a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

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(trademark) a boot with a line of small wheels at its bottom that is used for skating

Ex: rollerblades were perfect for skating on the smooth trail .
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boat
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a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

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ship
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a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

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van
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a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The floristvan was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .
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ferry
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a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

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canoe
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a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

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a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

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kayak
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a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

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a big ship for vacation trips, usually with fun things to do and entertainment on board

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rickshaw
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a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

Ex: During their visit to India , they took rickshaw to explore the historic marketplaces and local attractions .
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cable car
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a type of transportation system in which a cabin or car is suspended and moved along a cable, often used on hills or mountains for scenic views or access to remote areas

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monorail
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a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

Ex: Engineers praised monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .
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a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

Ex: Recreational vehicles come in various sizes and styles , from compact camper vans to luxurious motorhomes with multiple slide-outs .
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a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

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a big, colorful, and light kite that people use to fly in the sky

Ex: paraglider's design made it easy to control and steer during the flight .
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zip line
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an outdoor recreational activity and adventure sport where participants ride along a cable or wire, often suspended between two elevated points, using a harness and pulley system, experiencing a thrilling and fast-paced aerial ride

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submarine
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a warship that can operate both on and under water

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truck
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a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

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limousine
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a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

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minivan
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a large car that is similar to a van and can seat up to eight or nine people

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a type of vehicle designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, like dirt trails or rocky terrain, rather than on smooth roads

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a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

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sedan
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a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

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coupe
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a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a compact size, often designed for style and performance rather than spaciousness

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forklift
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a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

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crane
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a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

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a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

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a vehicle with an open cargo area at the back, usually separated from the cab, designed for hauling goods, equipment, or transporting smaller loads

Ex: I borrowed a friendpickup truck to transport the bicycles to the park .
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a heavy-duty vehicle with a bed that can be tilted or raised at the front, allowing it to unload its contents by tipping them out behind the truck

Ex: They rented dump truck to move all the landscaping materials for the project .
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an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

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a longer-bodied vehicle with a rear cargo area that is part of the passenger compartment, often with a rear hatchback or tailgate for cargo access

Ex: They rented station wagon for their cross-country drive .
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a vehicle designed to travel in space

Ex: After completing its mission , spacecraft re-entered Earth ’s atmosphere and safely returned with samples collected from space .
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