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Non-motorized Vehicles Vocabulary - Travois

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Non-motorized Vehicles Vocabulary
travois
travois
[noun]

a type of sled historically used by Native American tribes and early settlers to transport goods over land, consisting of two long poles attached at one end and dragged by a horse or dog

Ex: Settlers on the Oregon Trail fashioned travois to pull their belongings behind their wagons as they journeyed westward .
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native american
native american
[Adjective]

related to Native Americans, their culture, or their languages

Ex: Many Native American communities work to preserve their cultural traditions .
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tribe
tribe
[noun]

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

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pole
pole
[noun]

a long, typically cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for support, fastening, or structural purposes

Ex: The fishing pole bent under the weight of the catch.
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frame
frame
[noun]

the structure of a building, piece of furniture, vehicle, etc. that supports and shapes it

Ex: The wooden frame of the bridge was reinforced to handle heavier loads .
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to attach
to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The landlord attached a list of rules and regulations to the lease agreement for the tenants to review .
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end
end
[noun]

the part that is the most distant point of something

Ex: She could see the lights of the cabin at the end of the winding path.
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to drag
to drag
[Verb]

to move in a slow and difficult manner

Ex: The marathon runner could only drag himself across the finish line after hours of racing .
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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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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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wagon
wagon
[noun]

a type of wheeled vehicle that can be drawn by an animal or a tractor, typically used for transporting goods, people, or equipment

Ex: A modern utility wagon is used to transport tools and equipment around the construction site .
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wheel
wheel
[noun]

any of the circular objects typically found under vehicles like cars, bicycles, buses, etc., used to make movement possible by turning

Ex: The mechanic inspected the wheels to ensure they were aligned .
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to slide
to slide
[Verb]

to move smoothly over a surface

Ex: As the door opened , the cat playfully slid into the room , tail held high .
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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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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .
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grassland
grassland
[noun]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .
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to [get] stuck
to get stuck
[phrase]

to become physically unable to leave or escape from a place or situation

Ex: He was surprised to find himself unable to escape from the small space under the desk where he had gotten stuck.
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .
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to take apart

to disassemble or separate into its individual components or parts

Ex: She carefully took apart the clock to clean its parts .
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .
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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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season
season
[noun]

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

Ex: Winter is the perfect season to build snowmen and have snowball fights .
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to set up
to set up
[Verb]

to place a temporary structure in a specific place

Ex: In preparation for the outdoor wedding , the decorators set up a stunning gazebo adorned with flowers and draped fabric , creating an enchanting ceremony space .
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camp
camp
[noun]

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

Ex: The scouts learned how to set up a camp in the woods during their training .
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tent
tent
[noun]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

Ex: We slept in a tent during our camping trip .
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: She was inspired by the paintings and sculptures created by renowned artists in the museum.
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