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Water Transportation Vocabulary
material
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Glass is a transparent material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
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truck
truck
[noun]

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

Ex: We rented a moving truck to transport our furniture to the new house .
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to clean up

to put things or places in order, often by tidying

Ex: The children were taught to clean up their toys after playing to develop good habits of tidiness .
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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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load
load
[noun]

something heavy that is carried or transported

Ex: She felt the weight of the load as she lifted the box .
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bottom
bottom
[noun]

the lowest part or point of something

Ex: Our house is at the bottom of the hill , providing easy access to the nearby river .
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stable
stable
[Adjective]

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

Ex: He prefers to invest in stable companies with steady growth and solid financials .
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .
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environment

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

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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houseboat
houseboat
[noun]

a boat designed for living in

Ex: They hosted a party on their houseboat, enjoying the sunset over the water .
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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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)

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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: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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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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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 canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .
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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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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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Egypt
Egypt
[noun]

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

Ex: The pyramids are the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt.
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grain
grain
[noun]

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

Ex: The grains were milled into flour for baking .
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stone
stone
[noun]

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

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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instead
instead
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She decided to take the bus 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: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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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: We should pull the curtains to let in more sunlight .
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to tie
to tie
[Verb]

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

Ex: The students tied the balloons together to make a colorful arch .
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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: 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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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 sand felt warm under their feet as they walked along the shoreline .
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oil
oil
[noun]

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

Ex: Factories use oil to generate heat and electricity .
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project
project
[noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The company launched a marketing project to increase brand awareness .
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .
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