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Water Transportation Vocabulary - Schooner

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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 museum displayed a model of an ancient 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: The sailor climbed the mast to adjust the sails. 
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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 fence was reinforced with sturdy poles to withstand strong winds. 
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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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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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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: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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to sail
to sail
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze. 
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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: Fishing in the early morning is often more successful. 
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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 intense fighting between the two rival factions lasted for several days. 
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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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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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spice
spice
[noun]

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

Ex: Cinnamon is a versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. 
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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: New boats are designed to catch the wind more efficiently. 
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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: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: She stepped forward to address the audience. 
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crew
crew
[noun]

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

Ex: The ship’s crew prepared for departure early in the morning. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

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

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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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 it was raining, they decided to go for a hike. 
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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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slim
slim
[Adjective]

small in size or width

Ex: She wore a slim silver necklace that matched her earrings perfectly. 
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rough
rough
[Adjective]

characterized by unsteady and wild weather or sea conditions

Ex: The lifeboat crew braved rough seas to rescue a couple. 
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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: Emily finds solace in gardening during her leisure hours, cultivating colorful flowers and fresh vegetables. 
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to remind
to remind
[Verb]

to bring a memory back to a person's mind

Ex: A photograph can often remind individuals of cherished moments. 
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

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

Ex: Canada celebrates its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st. 
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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: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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sailing race

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

Ex: He trained for months to prepare for the sailing race. 
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Canadian
Canadian
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of Canada

Ex: Canadian national parks, such as Banff and Jasper, attract tourists from around the world. 
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coin
coin
[noun]

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

Ex: She found a rare coin from the 19th century while cleaning out her grandfather's attic. 
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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: She felt pride after completing the marathon. 
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