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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Seaplane

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
sightseeing

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

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .
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to reach
to reach
[Verb]

to get to your planned destination

Ex: We reached London late at night .
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faraway
faraway
[Adjective]

located at a great distance in space

Ex: The story takes place in a faraway kingdom surrounded by dense forests .
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: She arrived at the airport two hours before her flight .
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island
island
[noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of the island.
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floatplane

a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water

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float
float
[noun]

any object that rests or moves on the surface of water

Ex: Small toys can serve as floats in a bathtub .
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pontoon
pontoon
[noun]

a float supporting a seaplane

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flying boat

a large seaplane that floats with its fuselage in the water rather than on pontoons

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boat-shaped
boat-shaped
[Adjective]

having a concave shape like a boat

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bottom
bottom
[noun]

the structural part in a vessel that provides stability and buoyancy

Ex: The engineers conducted tests to ensure the bottom was properly constructed to withstand the ocean 's pressures .
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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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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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ability
ability
[noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: The teacher praised the student 's ability to grasp difficult concepts easily .
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wingspan
wingspan
[noun]

linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil

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seaplane
seaplane
[noun]

an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water

Ex: The harbor's seaplane terminal serviced ten flights daily.
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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: He received a special invitation to the exclusive conference .
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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: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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runway
runway
[noun]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

Ex: A new runway was built to handle more flights .
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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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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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Ex: The experienced pilot was entrusted to fly a cargo plane , transporting goods across continents .
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

achieving notable recognition, prosperity, or accomplishment in a way that shines or stands out

Ex: Their startup enjoyed a successful and glittering rise in the tech industry .
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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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military mission

an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters

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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: We went fishing by the river and caught some fresh trout .
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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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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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

Ex: The wind moved the curtains back and forth .
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supply
supply
[noun]

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

Ex: The military delivered supplies to remote villages cut off by natural disasters .
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