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Water Transportation Vocabulary
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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truck
truck
[noun]

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

Ex: The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site. 
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to clean up

to put things or places in order, often by tidying

Ex: After the party, we spent the morning cleaning up the house and putting away the decorations. 
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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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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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bottom
bottom
[noun]

the lowest part or point of something

Ex: He's waiting at the bottom of the stairs, ready to greet everyone as they arrive. 
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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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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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houseboat
houseboat
[noun]

a boat designed for living in

Ex: They spent their vacation on a houseboat cruising down the river. 
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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way of life
way of life
[phrase]

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

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barge
barge
[noun]

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Ex: The barge carried grain along the canal to the processing plant. 
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flatboat
flatboat
[noun]

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

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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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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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canal
canal
[noun]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

Ex: The ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor. 
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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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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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Egypt
Egypt
[noun]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Ex: Alexandria, a city in Egypt, is known for its ancient library. 
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grain
grain
[noun]

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

Ex: Wheat is one of the most commonly grown grains worldwide. 
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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. 
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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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instead
instead
[Adverb]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

Ex: I was going to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead. 
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tugboat
tugboat
[noun]

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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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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to tie
to tie
[Verb]

to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

Ex: The construction workers are tying reinforcing steel bars together for the foundation. 
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train
train
[noun]

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

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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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sand
sand
[noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: The children built castles with the soft sand on the beach. 
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oil
oil
[noun]

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

Ex: The country exports large amounts of oil. 
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project
project
[noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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