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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary - Street Sweeper

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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary
street sweeper

a vehicle equipped with brushes and vacuums used to clean streets by removing dirt, leaves, and debris from the road surface

Ex: The street sweeper passed by early in the morning. 
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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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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

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leaf
leaf
[noun]

a usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

Ex: He carefully examined the underside of the leaf to check for signs of pests or diseases. 
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trash
trash
[noun]

worthless, unwanted, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: She took out the trash after cleaning the kitchen. 
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neat
neat
[Adjective]

tidy, carefully arranged, and in good order

Ex: Emma keeps her desk neat and organized. 
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tidy
tidy
[Adjective]

neat, clean, and arranged with everything in its proper place

Ex: Emma keeps her bedroom clean and tidy. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to create or design something new that did not previously exist

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone. 
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brush
brush
[noun]

a tool with a handle and a group of hair or thin pieces of plastic, etc. connected to it, used for cleaning

Ex: She used a brush to sweep away the dust from the shelves. 
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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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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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to spin
to spin
[Verb]

to turn around and around rapidly

Ex: The wheels continued to spin after the bicycle fell over. 
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to sweep
to sweep
[Verb]

to clear away dirt, litter, or debris by using a sweeping motion, typically with a broom or similar tool

Ex: He swept the leaves off the driveway, making it look neat again. 
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container
container
[noun]

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

Ex: Emma stored the leftovers in a plastic container. 
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to spray
to spray
[Verb]

to disperse a liquid or other substance in fine droplets or particles

Ex: Daniel sprayed water over the dusty plants. 
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dust
dust
[noun]

the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind

Ex: The old bookshelf was covered in a thick layer of dust. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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to take away

to remove something from a particular place

Ex: Clear the table and take away the dishes. 
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parade
parade
[noun]

a public procession of people or vehicles held to celebrate or mark an event

Ex: Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the holiday parade. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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market day

a specific day when people gather to buy, sell, or trade goods, often in an open area or town square

Ex: The whole village comes alive on market day when farmers sell fresh produce. 
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drain
drain
[noun]

a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids

Ex: The kitchen drain is blocked with grease. 
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to block
to block
[Verb]

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

Ex: To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags. 
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electric
electric
[Adjective]

relating to, produced by, or using electricity

Ex: The electric lights in the room flickered as the storm outside intensified. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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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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to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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