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Water Transportation Vocabulary
safety feature

a designed element, tool, or system incorporated into a product, equipment, or environment to protect users, prevent accidents, and ensure safe operation

Ex: The car's safety features include airbags and anti-lock brakes. 
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lifeboat
lifeboat
[noun]

a boat used for saving people whose lives are at risk at sea

Ex: The crew launched the lifeboats quickly after the ship encountered rough seas. 
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life jacket

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: The children put on their life jackets before boarding the kayak. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

(of a vehicle) to behave or respond in a particular way when being driven or controlled

Ex: The car handles smoothly on rough roads. 
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weather
weather
[noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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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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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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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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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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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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island
island
[noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: I collected seashells as souvenirs from the beautiful island. 
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transportation

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Ex: Public transportation is cheaper than driving. 
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to go back

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

Ex: The tradition of celebrating the festival goes back for centuries. 
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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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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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flat
flat
[Adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even. 
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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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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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truck
truck
[noun]

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

Ex: The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site. 
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to park
to park
[Verb]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

Ex: After circling the block for several minutes, she finally found a spot to park her car. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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seat
seat
[noun]

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

Ex: He checked his ticket to find the correct seat in the stadium. 
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ride
ride
[noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

Ex: He moved his hand to catch the falling object. 
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supply
supply
[noun]

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

Ex: Humanitarian organizations rushed to provide emergency supplies to the disaster-stricken region. 
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to connect

to join two or more things together

Ex: The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit. 
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mainland
mainland
[noun]

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

Ex: They took a ferry from the island to the mainland. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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New York
New York
[noun]

a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty

Ex: She dreams of visiting New York to see Times Square. 
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sydney
sydney
[noun]

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

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tourism
tourism
[noun]

the activity of traveling to different places for enjoyment, sightseeing, or relaxation

Ex: Tourism increases during the holiday season when people take vacations. 
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