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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Gondola

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
gondola
gondola
[noun]

a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice

Ex: Sunset is a particularly magical time for a gondola ride in Venice. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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venice
venice
[noun]

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

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Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: I traveled to Italy last year to explore its rich history and beautiful cities. 
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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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back then
back then
[Adverb]

at a previous time in the past

Ex: Back then, people didn’t have smartphones and relied on landlines. 
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to get around

to move or travel from one place to another

Ex: In the city, it's easy to get around using public transportation. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue. 
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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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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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shallow
shallow
[Adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head. 
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to row
to row
[Verb]

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

Ex: The team worked together to row the boat across the calm lake. 
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gondolier
gondolier
[noun]

a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola

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oar
oar
[noun]

a tool used by rowers to propel and steer a boat through the water

Ex: She pulled the oar through the water with a strong, steady stroke. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done

Ex: It only takes a small misunderstanding to strain relationships. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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clothes
clothes
[noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: He always wears comfortable clothes when he goes for a run. 
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striped
striped
[Adjective]

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

Ex: She wore a striped shirt with alternating lines of blue and white. 
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craftsman
craftsman
[noun]

a skilled professional who creates items by hand, often using traditional methods and techniques

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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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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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experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: Her years of experience as a chef have made her an expert in the kitchen. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
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sightseeing

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

Ex: Our vacation itinerary included two days of sightseeing in Barcelona. 
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