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Water Transportation Vocabulary
ship
ship
[noun]

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

Ex: The ship's crew worked together to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel .
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boat
boat
[noun]

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

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.
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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: We went fishing by the river and caught some fresh trout .
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

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

Ex: The sailors navigated the ocean using the stars .
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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She treasured the wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: The project became more successful over time.
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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.
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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: They used the wood to build a fire .
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to sail
to sail
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
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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: He carved his initials into the wooden handle of his oar.
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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: They built a big sail to catch the wind on the lake.
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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 crew hoisted the sail to begin their journey across the ocean .
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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: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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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 referee raised a stick to signal the start of the game .
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to row
to row
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the regatta , people gathered to watch the skilled athletes row their boats with speed and precision .
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Greek
Greek
[noun]

an individual of Greek nationality or heritage

Ex: The Greek guided us on a hike to a beautiful seaside village .
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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 Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
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war
war
[noun]

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

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.
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explorer
explorer
[noun]

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

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .
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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: The military delivered supplies to remote villages cut off by natural disasters .
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steam engine

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

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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steamship
steamship
[noun]

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

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wind
wind
[noun]

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

Ex: They closed the windows to keep out the cold wind.
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steam
steam
[noun]

energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor

Ex: The ship 's propulsion relied on steam power .
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to make something catch fire and undergo combustion

Ex: The campfire started when he used dry kindling to burn the wood .
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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: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources , coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability .
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: The military developed advanced weapons with cutting-edge precision .
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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 ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea .
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .
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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: She took a cruise ship to Alaska for a scenic voyage through the glaciers .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy 's base under the cover of darkness .
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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: We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant and enjoyed it at home .
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theater
theater
[noun]

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

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.
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water park

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

Ex: The water park was full of people trying to cool off in the summer heat .
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