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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Tanker Plane

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
fighter
fighter
[noun]

a military aircraft that is designed to attack enemy aircraft and fly very fast

Ex: The F-16 is a highly advanced fighter known for its speed and agility. 
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bomber
bomber
[noun]

an aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Ex: The bomber flew over the enemy base at dawn. 
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hose
hose
[noun]

a lengthy, flexible tube, made of plastic or rubber, often used in firefighting and gardening, that can direct the flow of water to the direction it is pointed at

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tanker plane

a large aircraft that carries fuel and refuels other planes in the air

Ex: A tanker plane flew in to refuel the fighter jets. 
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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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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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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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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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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Birds can fly freely in the sky. 
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landing
landing
[noun]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

Ex: The astronauts successfully completed the landing on the surface of the Moon. 
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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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aerial
aerial
[Adjective]

relating to a plane or other aircraft

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refueling
refueling
[noun]

the activity of supplying or taking on fuel

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well-known
well-known
[Adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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air force
air force
[noun]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

Ex: The air force conducted a series of training exercises with their new fighter jets. 
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to refuel
to refuel
[Verb]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

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cargo plane

a large aircraft designed to carry goods instead of passengers

Ex: The cargo plane delivered medical supplies to the island. 
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military conducted a series of training exercises near the border. 
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mission
mission
[noun]

a military task or operation, often involving aircraft or armed forces, undertaken to achieve a strategic objective

Ex: The pilot completed a dangerous bombing mission. 
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base
base
[noun]

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

Ex: The soldiers returned to the base after training. 
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emergency
emergency
[noun]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Ex: The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water. 
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fuel tank
fuel tank
[noun]

a container designed to store gasoline, diesel, or oil for use in vehicles or machinery

Ex: The car's fuel tank was nearly empty, so I stopped at the nearest gas station. 
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
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to fill up

to add enough fuel to completely fill the tank of a vehicle

Ex: I need to fill up the car before we head out on our road trip. 
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gas tank
gas tank
[noun]

the container that holds the fuel for a vehicle

Ex: He filled the gas tank before the long trip. 
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