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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Cable Car

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cable car
cable car
[noun]

a type of transportation system in which a cabin or car is suspended and moved along a cable, often used on hills or mountains for scenic views or access to remote areas

Ex: The cable car took us to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view. 
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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: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
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cable
cable
[noun]

a thick rope made of wire or hemp, often used for lifting, towing, or securing objects

Ex: A strong cable is essential for sailing, providing durability in rough waters. 
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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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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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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: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design. 
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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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railway
railway
[noun]

a track with rails along which trains run

Ex: The train sped along the railway toward the next station. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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steep
steep
[Adjective]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

Ex: The steep hill made the hike challenging, requiring extra effort to ascend. 
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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to follow a specific sequence or arrangement

Ex: In the alphabet, the letters run from A to Z. 
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loop
loop
[noun]

anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

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to grab
to grab
[Verb]

to take hold of an object or surface rapidly or abruptly

Ex: He grabbed the railing tightly as he stumbled on the stairs, preventing himself from falling. 
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to let go
to let go
[Verb]

to release one's grip on something

Ex: He reluctantly let go of the balloon, watching it float away into the sky. 
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harbor
harbor
[noun]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

Ex: The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea. 
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ski resort

a place where people go to ski or snowboard and can also stay, eat, and relax

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skier
skier
[noun]

a person who participates in the sport of skiing, which involves sliding downhill on snow using skis attached to boots

Ex: The skier glided effortlessly down the steep slope. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one

Ex: Can you take this package to the post office for me? 
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slope
slope
[noun]

a raised landform, hill, or incline

Ex: The hikers climbed the steep slope. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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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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electricity

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: During the storm, we lost electricity for a few hours. 
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tourist attraction

a place that is popular among tourists and visitors, typically due to its cultural, historical, or natural significance, or its entertainment value

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction in Paris. 
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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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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving. 
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old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[Adjective]

reflecting a traditional style or quality from the past, appreciated for its charm, simplicity, and nostalgic warmth

Ex: For breakfast, nothing beats an old-fashioned stack of pancakes with syrup and butter. 
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charm
charm
[noun]

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

Ex: Her charm won over the entire audience. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to have something as one's own

Ex: The company holds patents for its innovative technology. 
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world record

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

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nonstop
nonstop
[Adjective]

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

Ex: We booked a nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles to save time. 
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