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C2 Level Wordlist - Transportation

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Transportation, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
carshare
carshare
[noun]

a service where people can rent cars for short periods, often by the hour

Ex: They decided to join a carshare program to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on transportation costs. 
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funicular
funicular
[noun]

a type of railway powered by cables that goes up and down a slope

Ex: Tourists flocked to ride the historic funicular, which had been operating for over a century, connecting the lower town to the hilltop castle. 
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concourse
concourse
[noun]

a large open space or hallway within a building, often used for gatherings or as a central area in transportation hubs like airports or train stations

Ex: The bustling concourse of the airport was filled with travelers rushing to catch their flights, while others waited patiently for their loved ones to arrive. 
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apron
apron
[noun]

a vast paved area in an airport where aircrafts are parked

Ex: The airport apron was a hive of activity, with ground crews directing planes to their designated parking spots. 
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provisional license

a temporary driving license allowing learners to practice driving before obtaining a full license

Ex: As soon as she turned sixteen, she applied for a provisional license, eager to start learning how to drive. 
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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

Ex: The compact car was ideal for navigating through crowded city streets, its small size making parking a breeze. 
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four-wheel drive

a vehicle equipped with a transmission system that delivers power to all four wheels

Ex: They bought a four-wheel drive for their mountain trips. 
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tailgate
tailgate
[noun]

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

Ex: He opened the tailgate of his pickup truck to unload bags of soil for the garden. 
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rear end
rear end
[noun]

the back portion or tail section of a vehicle

Ex: The rear end of the car was badly damaged in the collision, requiring extensive repairs. 
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autogiro
autogiro
[noun]

an aircraft with rotating blades driven by engine power for lift

Ex: The autogiro hovered gracefully in the air. 
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automatic number plate recognition

a technology that uses optical character recognition to read vehicle license plates

Ex: The city installed automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems at key intersections to help monitor and manage traffic flow. 
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velocipede

an old type of bicycle that is moved forward by pedal

Ex: My great-grandfather used to ride a velocipede to work. 
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gondola
gondola
[noun]

a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice

Ex: Sunset is a particularly magical time for a gondola ride in Venice. 
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pneumatic tube system

a network of tubes that uses compressed air or vacuum to transport small items or documents quickly and securely within a building or facility

Ex: The hospital installed a pneumatic tube system to quickly transport medications and lab samples between departments. 
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catamaran
catamaran
[noun]

a type of watercraft featuring two parallel hulls that are typically connected by a deck or trampoline

Ex: We embarked on an exciting adventure aboard a catamaran. 
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Segway
Segway
[noun]

a self-balancing electric vehicle used for short-distance transportation

Ex: We explored the city on a Segway tour. 
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magnetic levitation

a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground

Ex: The magnetic levitation train glided smoothly along the track at incredible speeds. 
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tuk-tuk
tuk-tuk
[noun]

a compact, three-wheeled taxi popular in many Asian cities

Ex: The tuk-tuk weaved through the busy streets of Bangkok, offering a thrilling and authentic way to explore the city. 
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amphibious vehicle

a type of transportation that is capable of operating on both land and water

Ex: The amphibious vehicle smoothly transitioned from land to water. 
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hydrofoil
hydrofoil
[noun]

a fast boat fitted with winglike structures beneath the hull that lift it above the water's surface at high speed

Ex: The hydrofoil glided smoothly over the waves. 
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to ram
to ram
[Verb]

to crash violently into an obstacle

Ex: The car lost control on the icy road and rammed into the guardrail. 
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to hot-wire

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

Ex: The thief attempted to hot-wire the car, bypassing the ignition system to steal the vehicle. 
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to stall
to stall
[Verb]

to cause a car's engine to stop working

Ex: He stalled the car when he shifted gears too quickly. 
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to moor
to moor
[Verb]

to secure a boat by means of cables or anchors in a particular place

Ex: The sailors worked quickly to moor the boat to the dock before the storm hit. 
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to reroute

to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Ex: Due to the road closure, the traffic management system had to reroute vehicles through alternative streets. 
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to veer
to veer
[Verb]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: The driver had to veer sharply to the right to avoid colliding with the stalled car. 
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to gun
to gun
[Verb]

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

Ex: He gunned the engine of his motorcycle, reveling in the roar and the rush of acceleration. 
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to coast
to coast
[Verb]

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

Ex: The bicycle coasted down the hill with ease. 
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to idle
to idle
[Verb]

to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear

Ex: The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change. 
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