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Air Transportation Vocabulary
French
French
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

Ex: French cuisine is known for its delicious cheeses and wines. 
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duck
duck
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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bit
bit
[noun]

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

Ex: She added a bit of sugar to her tea to sweeten it. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

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

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way

Ex: She bought regular milk instead of low-fat. 
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tail
tail
[noun]

The rear section of an aircraft, comprising the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, essential for maintaining stability and control in flight

Ex: The mechanics checked the tail of the aircraft for any signs of wear and tear. 
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Ex: Captain Smith has been trained to fly various aircrafts, including large commercial planes. 
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires. 
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fighter jet

a fast military aircraft designed mainly to fight other aircraft in the air

Ex: The fighter jet flew over the city during the airshow. 
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jet
jet
[noun]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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smoothly
smoothly
[Adverb]

easily and without any difficulty or disruptions

Ex: The negotiations progressed smoothly, without any major setbacks. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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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: The chef prepared a special dish for the event, tailored to the guests' tastes. 
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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: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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wing
wing
[noun]

One of the horizontal structures extending from either side of an airplane's fuselage, designed to provide lift and support in flight

Ex: The engineer inspected the airplane's wing for any signs of damage before the flight. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

firmly fixed or securely positioned

Ex: The table stood steady on the uneven floor. 
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