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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Pontoon Boat

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
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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to float
to float
[Verb]

to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom

Ex: The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub. 
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tube
tube
[noun]

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

Ex: He squeezed the toothpaste from the tube. 
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pontoon
pontoon
[noun]

(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

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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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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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stable
stable
[Adjective]

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

Ex: The table is stable and doesn't wobble when you put weight on it. 
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space
space
[noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: There was no space left on the whiteboard to write additional notes. 
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around
around
[Adjective]

being present, existing, or in circulation in the current time or situation

Ex: Some of the most innovative tech companies around today are redefining the industry. 
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platform
platform
[noun]

a raised surface on which people or things can stand

Ex: The speaker stood on the platform and addressed the crowd. 
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material
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery. 
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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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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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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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fishing
fishing
[noun]

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

Ex: Fishing in the early morning is often more successful. 
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swimming
swimming
[noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: He learned how to do the front crawl stroke in swimming lessons. 
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skiing
skiing
[noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: He took up skiing as a hobby and now spends every weekend on the mountain. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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steering wheel

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: She adjusted the steering wheel to a comfortable position before starting her drive. 
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throttle
throttle
[noun]

a device that controls the amount of fuel-air mixture entering the engine

Ex: The throttle was stuck, causing the engine to rev high. 
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to boat
to boat
[Verb]

ride in a boat on water

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aluminum
aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen. 
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to make something full

Ex: He filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle. 
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foam
foam
[noun]

a mass of small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid or in a gas

Ex: The waves left a layer of foam on the shore. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease. 
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fancy
fancy
[Adjective]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

Ex: She wore a fancy gown to the ball, adorned with intricate lace and jewels. 
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built-in
built-in
[Adjective]

(of a place or piece of equipment) connected to something in a way that is not separable

Ex: The laptop has a built-in camera for video calls. 
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grill
grill
[noun]

a flat metal structure used for cooking food over an open fire

Ex: He placed the steaks on the grill over the campfire. 
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bar
bar
[noun]

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex: They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks. 
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slide
slide
[noun]

a structure consisting of a set of stairs leading up to a slope that children can slide down from

Ex: The playground had a bright red slide that all the children lined up to use. 
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luxury
luxury
[Adjective]

offering exceptional comfort, high quality, and indulgence

Ex: They stayed in a luxury hotel with breathtaking views and impeccable service. 
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