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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Tugboat

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
tugboat
tugboat
[noun]

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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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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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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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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power
power
[noun]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

Ex: The factory relies on solar power to run its production lines. 
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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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shipping
shipping
[noun]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

Ex: The shipping of goods from Asia to Europe has become more efficient with advancements in maritime technology. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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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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damage
damage
[noun]

physical harm done to something

Ex: The hailstorm caused significant damage to the car's roof and windshield. 
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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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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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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport. 
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rescue mission

a coordinated operation to save people or assets from immediate danger

Ex: The helicopter crew launched a rescue mission for downed pilots. 
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career. 
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rope
rope
[noun]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

Ex: The climber tied the rope securely before beginning the ascent. 
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winch
winch
[noun]

a mechanical device used for hauling or lifting, consisting of a rotating drum around which a rope, cable, or chain is wound

Ex: The sailors used a winch to hoist the anchor. 
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The factory installed new machines to increase production efficiency. 
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fender
fender
[noun]

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

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pad
pad
[noun]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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all the way
all the way
[Adverb]

to the fullest extent or to the final point

Ex: She walked all the way to the park without stopping. 
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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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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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wave
wave
[noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach. 
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load
load
[noun]

something heavy that is carried or transported

Ex: The donkey was tired from carrying such a heavy load. 
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