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Water Transportation Vocabulary
boat
boat
[noun]

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

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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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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material
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery. 
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wood
wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood. 
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reed
reed
[noun]

a tall grass-like plant that grows in water or near it

Ex: Along the tranquil lake shore, tall reeds swayed gently in the breeze, providing habitat for nesting birds and small aquatic creatures. 
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paddle
paddle
[noun]

a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end

Ex: She grabbed the paddle and began rowing across the lake. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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sail
sail
[noun]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

Ex: The ship's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed. 
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to [catch] the wind

to capture and harness the force of the wind, in order to generate motion or energy

Ex: New boats are designed to catch the wind more efficiently. 
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rowboat
rowboat
[noun]

a small, narrow boat propelled by oars

Ex: His rowboat was equipped with sturdy oars and comfortable seating. 
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sailboat
sailboat
[noun]

a boat propelled primarily by sails, which capture the wind's power to move across the water

Ex: They sailed the sailboat across the bay on a sunny afternoon. 
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motorboat
motorboat
[noun]

a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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canoe
canoe
[noun]

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

Ex: They paddled their canoe along the tranquil river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. 
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kayak
kayak
[noun]

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

Ex: They rented a kayak for a day of exploring the scenic coastline and hidden coves. 
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ferry
ferry
[noun]

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

Ex: They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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fisherman
fisherman
[noun]

a person whose occupation or hobby is catching fish

Ex: The fisherman cast his net into the water, hoping for a good catch. 
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sailing
sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: She spends her weekends sailing on the lake, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the water. 
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rowing
rowing
[noun]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

Ex: The team won the rowing competition with a record time. 
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water skiing

the sport or activity of skiing on the surface of the water while being towed behind a motorboat

Ex: He's competing in the water skiing championship next week. 
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to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies. 
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to trade
to trade
[Verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Merchants trade goods and services in the local market. 
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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supertanker

the largest class of oil tankers

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oil
oil
[noun]

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

Ex: The country exports large amounts of oil. 
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harbor
harbor
[noun]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

Ex: The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea. 
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