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Water Transportation Vocabulary
schooner
schooner
[noun]

sailing vessel used in former times

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sailing ship

a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to catch the wind and move across the water

Ex: The harbor was filled with modern boats and an old sailing ship.
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mast
mast
[noun]

a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging

Ex: He secured the ropes tightly to the mast.
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pole
pole
[noun]

a long, typically cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for support, fastening, or structural purposes

Ex: The fishing pole bent under the weight of the catch.
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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 crew hoisted the sail to begin their journey across the ocean .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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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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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: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .
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to sail
to sail
[Verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: They decided to sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
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fishing
fishing
[noun]

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

Ex: The fishing industry is important to the local economy .
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trading
trading
[noun]

the practice of buying and selling goods

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fighting
fighting
[noun]

the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces

Ex: The ongoing fighting in the region has led to significant displacement of civilians .
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war
war
[noun]

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

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .
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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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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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spice
spice
[noun]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

Ex: Spices like turmeric and cumin are common in Indian cuisine .
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to [catch] the wind

to capture and harness the force of the wind, in order to generate motion or energy

Ex: They built a big sail to catch the wind on the lake.
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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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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: The car moved forward slowly through the traffic.
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crew
crew
[noun]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

Ex: After a long journey , the crew finally docked the ship .
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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even though
even though
[conjunction]

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

Ex: Even though they were warned , they went swimming in the dangerous currents .
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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: They used the wood to build a fire .
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

small in size or width

Ex: The bookshelf was slim enough to fit in the tight corner of the room .
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rough
rough
[Adjective]

characterized by unsteady and wild weather or sea conditions

Ex: After the rough weather passed , the sun finally broke through the clouds .
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leisure
leisure
[noun]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .
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to remind
to remind
[Verb]

to bring a memory back to a person's mind

Ex: The old photograph reminded her of the happy moments spent with friends .
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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sailing race

a competitive event where sailboats compete against each other in a defined course or distance

Ex: The team celebrated their victory after crossing the finish line first in the sailing race.
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Canadian
Canadian
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of Canada

Ex: Tim Hortons is a popular Canadian coffee chain known for its delicious donuts and coffee .
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coin
coin
[noun]

a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments

Ex: The government decided to issue a new coin to commemorate the upcoming national holiday .
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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pride
pride
[noun]

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

Ex: Pride can motivate people to do their best .
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