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Water Transportation Vocabulary
ship
ship
[noun]

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

Ex: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise. 
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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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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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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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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: The dining table was crafted from sturdy wooden planks, adding warmth to the room. 
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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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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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Egyptian
Egyptian
[noun]

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

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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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to sail
to sail
[Verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze. 
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nile river

the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization

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oar
oar
[noun]

a tool used by rowers to propel and steer a boat through the water

Ex: She pulled the oar through the water with a strong, steady stroke. 
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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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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 push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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stick
stick
[noun]

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

Ex: The magician waved a stick to perform his trick. 
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to row
to row
[Verb]

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

Ex: The team worked together to row the boat across the calm lake. 
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Greek
Greek
[noun]

an individual of Greek nationality or heritage

Ex: The Greek spoke passionately about their country's culture. 
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Roman
Roman
[noun]

an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire

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trade
trade
[noun]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

Ex: The trade between the two countries has increased significantly over the past decade. 
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war
war
[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war. 
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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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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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explorer
explorer
[noun]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
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land
land
[noun]

the territory occupied by a nation

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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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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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steamship
steamship
[noun]

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

Ex: The steamship carried passengers and cargo across the Atlantic in under a week. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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steam
steam
[noun]

energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor

Ex: The factory operated using steam from the boilers. 
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to make something catch fire and undergo combustion

Ex: He used a match to burn the paper and watch it disintegrate in the flames. 
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coal
coal
[noun]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

Ex: Coal has been a crucial source of energy for centuries, playing a significant role in powering industries and generating electricity worldwide. 
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: They applied advanced algorithms to improve data processing speed. 
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steel
steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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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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oil tanker

a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk

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container ship

a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes

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cruise ship

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

Ex: We booked a vacation on a cruise ship that sailed through the Caribbean. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military conducted a series of training exercises near the border. 
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floating
floating
[Adjective]

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: He works as a chef in a popular restaurant. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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water park

a large park with swimming pools, water slides, etc. that people go to swim and have fun

Ex: After a long day at the water park, we were all tired but happy. 
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