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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Monoplane

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
English Channel

the body of water that separates southern England from northern France

Ex: He swam across the English Channel last summer. 
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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long-distance
long-distance
[Adjective]

covering or involving a large geographical distance

Ex: She enjoys participating in long-distance running events. 
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record-breaking
record-breaking
[Adjective]

surpassing anything that has been done before, particularly beyond any previous record

Ex: The athlete set a record-breaking time in the marathon. 
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to [set] a record

to achieve or establish a new high or remarkable standard in a specific area, often by surpassing a previous accomplishment or performance

Ex: She aimed to set a record for the fastest marathon time. 
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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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passenger flight

an aircraft operation primarily transporting people between destinations

Ex: Storms delayed all passenger flights. 
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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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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
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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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commercial
commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: Commercial transactions involve the exchange of goods or services for money. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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farming
farming
[noun]

the business of working on a farm and growing crops to sell

Ex: Farming provides food for many people. 
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to spray
to spray
[Verb]

to release small particles of a liquid over an area or surface

Ex: The gardener sprayed water over the flowers to keep them hydrated during the hot summer days. 
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crop
crop
[noun]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

Ex: The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season. 
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search and rescue

the act of looking for and helping people who are lost or in danger, especially in mountains, at sea, or after disasters

Ex: The search and rescue team found the missing hiker. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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speeding
speeding
[noun]

the act of moving or traveling at a high rate of speed

Ex: Speeding increases the risk of accidents. 
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bullet
bullet
[noun]

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

Ex: The soldier loaded the bullet into his rifle, preparing for battle. 
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monoplane
monoplane
[noun]

an airplane with a single wing

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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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biplane
biplane
[noun]

old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other

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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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successful
successful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She had a highly successful career, filled with glittering achievements. 
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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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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: A good pilot always ensures the safety of their passengers. 
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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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