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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Means of Transportation

Here you will learn some English words about means of transportation, such as "fighter", "shuttle", "car", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft soared gracefully through the sky, leaving behind a trail of white vapor. 
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hot-air balloon

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

Ex: They enjoyed a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the countryside. 
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fighter
fighter
[noun]

a military aircraft that is designed to attack enemy aircraft and fly very fast

Ex: The F-16 is a highly advanced fighter known for its speed and agility. 
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bomber
bomber
[noun]

an aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Ex: The bomber flew over the enemy base at dawn. 
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parachute
parachute
[noun]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
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double-decker

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

Ex: The double-decker bus offered tourists a panoramic view of the city from its upper deck. 
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freight car

a railroad car used for transporting goods

Ex: The freight car was loaded with crates of fresh produce destined for distribution centers across the country. 
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shuttle
shuttle
[noun]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

Ex: The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes between the terminal and the hotel. 
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single-decker

a type of bus that has only one floor

Ex: The single-decker bus arrived right on time to take passengers to the station. 
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boat train

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

Ex: The boat train took passengers from the city station straight to the docks for their cruise departure. 
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camper
camper
[noun]

a vehicle designed for travel that contains facilities for sleeping, cooking, and living outdoors

Ex: They rented a camper for their cross-country trip. 
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minibus
minibus
[noun]

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

Ex: The airport shuttle service uses minibuses to transport passengers between the airport terminals and nearby hotels. 
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moving van

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

Ex: They rented a moving van to transport all their belongings to their new apartment across town. 
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compartment

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

Ex: We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey. 
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car
car
[noun]

one of the separate parts of a train where passengers sit

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cab
cab
[noun]

the enclosed compartment at the front of a vehicle or locomotive where the driver sits and operates the controls

Ex: The truck's cab was equipped with air conditioning. 
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scooter
scooter
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys riding his scooter around the neighborhood to run errands and meet friends. 
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deck
deck
[noun]

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

Ex: We spent the afternoon on the deck enjoying the view. 
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cockpit
cockpit
[noun]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

Ex: The pilot entered the cockpit before the flight began. 
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container
container
[noun]

a large metal box that is used for transporting goods on ships, trains, etc.

Ex: The container was loaded onto the ship for its journey across the ocean. 
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crossing
crossing
[noun]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

Ex: The children waited at the crossing for the traffic light to turn green. 
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crossroad
crossroad
[noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The small village is located at the crossroad of two major highways. 
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junction
junction
[noun]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

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access road

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

Ex: The access road to the new shopping center is still under construction. 
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tunnel
tunnel
[noun]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop. 
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crosswalk
crosswalk
[noun]

a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: Make sure to use the crosswalk when crossing the street for safety. 
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boulevard
boulevard
[noun]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: They took a leisurely stroll down the tree-lined boulevard, enjoying the shade on a sunny day. 
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traffic circle

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

Ex: The new traffic circle at the intersection has made it easier to get through the busy area. 
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fork
fork
[noun]

one of the branches formed when a river, road, or path splits into two or more parts

Ex: The hikers chose the left fork to reach the campsite. 
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express lane

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

Ex: I took the express lane to avoid the heavy traffic on the main highway. 
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off-road
off-road
[Adjective]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

Ex: He bought an off-road vehicle for his mountain trips. 
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limousine
limousine
[noun]

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

Ex: The bride arrived at the wedding venue in a white stretch limousine, making a grand entrance. 
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