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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Submarine

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
submarine
submarine
[noun]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

Ex: The submarine surfaced near the coast to deploy special forces for a covert operation .
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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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underwater
underwater
[Adverb]

beneath the surface of a body of water

Ex: She held her breath and challenged herself to remain underwater for as long as possible.
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .
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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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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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pedal
pedal
[noun]

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

Ex: I ca n’t reach the pedals comfortably on this bike .
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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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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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World War I

the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers

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World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

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to attack
to attack
[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

Ex: In times of war , soldiers are trained to identify and neutralize the enemy on the battlefield .
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diesel engine

an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

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electric battery

a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series

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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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nuclear power

a type of energy generated by splitting atoms to release their stored energy

Ex: Advances in nuclear power technology have made it a more viable option for sustainable energy .
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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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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: Some of the world 's most important discoveries were made by scientists.
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ocean floor

the bottom of a sea or ocean

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shipwreck
shipwreck
[noun]

a ship that is destroyed or sunk at sea

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land
land
[noun]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Ex: The national park is home to diverse wildlife and stunning natural landscapes.
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to store
to store
[Verb]

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

Ex: The museum stores its valuable artifacts in climate-controlled rooms to prevent damage .
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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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trench
trench
[noun]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

Ex: Sediments accumulate in deep-sea trenches over time .
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