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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Hovercraft

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Water Transportation Vocabulary
hovercraft

a vehicle that can travel near the surface of water or land being supported by its air cushion and using the power of air produced by its engine

Ex: The innovative design of the hovercraft made it a popular choice for transporting passengers and goods across marshy and flood-prone regions .
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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land
land
[noun]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Ex: The national park is home to diverse wildlife and stunning natural landscapes.
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mud
mud
[noun]

earth that has become wet

Ex: Mud baths are believed to have therapeutic benefits for the skin, drawing out impurities and leaving it feeling soft and rejuvenated.
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to float
to float
[Verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .
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boat
boat
[noun]

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

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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British
British
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

Ex: They visited a quaint British village during their vacation .
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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to go over

to travel from one place to another place, like going across a room, town, or city

Ex: I'll go over to your house after I finish my homework.
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surface
surface
[noun]

the outermost level of the land or sea

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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The team has lifted the trophy after winning the championship .
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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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fan
fan
[noun]

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

Ex: The fan is energy-efficient , so it wo n't increase your electricity bill much .
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to blow
to blow
[Verb]

to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow

Ex: After a shower , she plugged in the hairdryer and blew warm air onto her wet hair to dry it quickly .
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underneath
underneath
[Adverb]

directly below something, particularly when concealed by the thing on top

Ex: They hid quietly underneath, waiting for the danger to pass .
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rudder
rudder
[noun]

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

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rough
rough
[Adjective]

having an uneven or jagged texture

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .
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rescue mission

a coordinated operation to save people or assets from immediate danger

Ex: Medevac units trained for urban rescue missions after earthquakes.
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military
military
[Adjective]

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

Ex: He adopted a military stance during training .
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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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passenger
passenger
[noun]

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

Ex: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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ferry
ferry
[noun]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .
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to glide
to glide
[Verb]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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