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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Ocean Liner

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
ocean liner

a large ship designed to carry passengers across the ocean, and it often has areas for people to have fun and relax

Ex: The old steam train whistled as it left the station. 
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ship
ship
[noun]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

Ex: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise. 
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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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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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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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wood
wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood. 
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sail
sail
[noun]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

Ex: The ship's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed. 
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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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to replace

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

Ex: As technology advances, traditional methods may become obsolete and new approaches often replace them. 
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steam-powered
steam-powered
[Adjective]

working by using the force of steam made from boiling water

Ex: A steam-powered ship crossed the sea. 
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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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America
America
[noun]

any of the continents between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, located in North, Central, and South America

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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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sadly
sadly
[Adverb]

used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact

Ex: Sadly, we won't be able to attend the wedding due to a prior commitment. 
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to sink
to sink
[Verb]

(of ships, boats, etc.) to move downward beneath the surface of a body of water

Ex: As the ship took on water, it began to sink slowly into the depths of the ocean. 
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facility
facility
[noun]

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

Ex: The laboratory is a sophisticated facility for chemical analysis. 
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cabin
cabin
[noun]

a small private room on a ship or boat used for sleeping

Ex: The passengers settled into their cabin for the overnight voyage. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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dining room

a room that we use to eat meals in

Ex: She cleans the dining room after each meal. 
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swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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gym
gym
[noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: He goes to the gym five times a week. 
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floating
floating
[Adjective]

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

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war
war
[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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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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regular
regular
[Adjective]

standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way

Ex: She bought regular milk instead of low-fat. 
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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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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in use
in use
[Adjective]

currently being used

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cruise
cruise
[noun]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

Ex: They booked a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon, eager to explore tropical islands and relax on luxurious cruise liners. 
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vacation
vacation
[noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: We went on a vacation to Hawaii last summer. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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New York
New York
[noun]

a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty

Ex: She dreams of visiting New York to see Times Square. 
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