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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Glider

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
glider
glider
[noun]

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

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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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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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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .
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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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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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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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German
German
[Adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: The German flag consists of three horizontal stripes : black , red , and gold .
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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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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to educate or prepare someone for a specific role, function, or profession through systematic instruction

Ex: The flight school trained her to be a pilot , instructing her in aviation theory , flight maneuvers , and aircraft navigation .
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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sport
sport
[noun]

any of the various physical activities people do for fun or to stay healthy

Ex: Do we really need so many different sports channels on television ?
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flying
flying
[noun]

an instance of traveling by air

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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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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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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .
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quietly
quietly
[Adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: She quietly packed her bags , careful not to disturb her roommates .
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

Ex: In times of war , soldiers are trained to identify and neutralize the enemy on the battlefield .
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all the noise coming from the street .
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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mission
mission
[noun]

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

Ex: The company sent him on a mission to expand its market .
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South America

the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

Ex: South America has a variety of climates , from the deserts of Chile to the tropical regions of Colombia and Venezuela .
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: They closed the windows to keep out the cold wind.
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current
current
[noun]

a steady flow of air or other gases, often influenced by atmospheric conditions

Ex: Birds often take advantage of air currents to conserve energy while flying long distances.
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
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