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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

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

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bicycle

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

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bus

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

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train

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

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subway

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

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motorcycle

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

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scooter

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

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taxi

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

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airplane

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

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helicopter

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

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rollerblade

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

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trolley

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

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boat

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

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ship

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

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van

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

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locomotive

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

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ferry

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

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canoe

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

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skateboard

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

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jet ski

a small motorized vehicle that one can ride like a motorcycle on water

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kayak

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

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yacht

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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cruise ship

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

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rickshaw

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

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cable car

a vehicle that runs on tracks and is pulled by a moving cable, typically used for transportation up steep hills or mountains

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sled

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

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monorail

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

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recreational vehicle

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

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space shuttle

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

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jet

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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paraglider

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

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zip line

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

a warship that can operate both on and under water

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truck

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

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limousine

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

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minivan

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

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off-road vehicle

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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sport utility vehicle

a type of car that is roomy, versatile, and often has four-wheel drive, suitable for various terrains and carrying lots of stuff or people

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sedan

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

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hatchback

a car with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to the cargo area, and usually has a shared space for passengers and cargo

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coupe

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

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

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

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cherry picker

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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trailer truck

a large vehicle composed of a tractor unit that pulls a separate trailer, commonly used for transporting goods over long distances on highways

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pickup truck

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

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dump truck

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

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compact car

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

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station wagon

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

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spacecraft

a vehicle designed to travel in space

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