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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Cargo Plane

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
cargo plane

a large aircraft designed to carry goods instead of passengers

Ex: Cargo planes don't have seats for people, only space for freight.
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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 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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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .
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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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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown .
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military
military
[noun]

the armed forces of a country

Ex: The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy 's base under the cover of darkness .
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emergency services

the people and organizations that help in urgent situations

Ex: During the storm , emergency services assisted in evacuating residents .
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at first
at first
[Adverb]

in the beginning of a situation or stage

Ex: At first, he tried to be patient with the slow service at the restaurant .
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passenger plane

a large aircraft designed to carry people from one location to another

Ex: The passenger plane took off as the sun began to set.
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mail
mail
[noun]

letters and packages sent and delivered by post

Ex: The mail carrier delivers our mail around noon each day .
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package
package
[noun]

a box or container in which items are packed

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .
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cargo
cargo
[noun]

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

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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 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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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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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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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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troops
troops
[noun]

groups of soldiers organized for military operations, often used to refer collectively to military personnel or forces in a particular area or situation

Ex: After the invasion , additional troops were deployed to maintain order in the region .
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war
war
[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .
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commercial
commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .
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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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up to
up to
[preposition]

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

Ex: You can invite up to ten guests to the party .
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elephant
elephant
[noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .
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floor
floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She spilled juice on the floor and immediately cleaned it up .
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to load
to load
[Verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
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to unload
to unload
[Verb]

to empty a vehicle or container by taking out the cargo or contents

Ex: At the construction site , the construction crew unloaded the flatbed truck , readying materials for the day 's work .
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ramp
ramp
[noun]

a sloping surface that connects two areas at different heights, commonly used for easy access

Ex: The ramp made it easier to move equipment into the building .
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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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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to deliver

to rescue someone or something from harm or danger

Ex: The superhero 's mission is to deliver the city from the clutches of villains .
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disaster
disaster
[noun]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.
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earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .
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flood
flood
[noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.
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customer
customer
[noun]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

Ex: The store 's policy is ' the customer is always right ' .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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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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rough
rough
[Adjective]

having an uneven or jagged texture

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .
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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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