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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary - Lifeboat

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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary
kit
kit
[noun]

a container or case that holds a set of articles or tools

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radio
radio
[noun]

a device used to send and receive voice messages through invisible signals, often for communication in emergencies, transport, or security

Ex: Firefighters stay in touch using two-way radios.
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radio
radio
[noun]

a device used to send and receive voice messages through invisible signals, often for communication in emergencies, transport, or security

Ex: Firefighters stay in touch using two-way radios.
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light
light
[noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: She turned on the light to read her book .
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signal
signal
[noun]

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

Ex: The Wi-Fi router sends a signal to all connected devices , providing internet access throughout the house .
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rescuer
rescuer
[noun]

someone who saves a person or animal from a critical or harmful situation

Ex: The story highlighted the rescuer's role in the successful rescue operation .
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swimmer
swimmer
[noun]

a person who swims for leisure, exercise, or competition

Ex: A beginner swimmer should always stay in the shallow end .
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to assist
to assist
[Verb]

to provide help or support to someone or something

Ex: We assist in making sure everyone gets their turn .
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fisherman
fisherman
[noun]

a person whose occupation or hobby is catching fish

Ex: The fisherman sold the fresh fish at the local market .
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beach
beach
[noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .
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upright
upright
[Adjective]

oriented at 90° to the horizontal plane

Ex: Upright icicles daggered from the eaves .
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to flip over

turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

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to self-right

to return upright on its own after tipping over

Ex: It's programmed to self-right during operation.
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lifeboat
lifeboat
[noun]

a boat used for saving people whose lives are at risk at sea

Ex: The lifeboat's sturdy construction and flotation devices ensure it remains stable and afloat even in turbulent waters .
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: The scientist 's discovery may save countless lives in the future .
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danger
danger
[noun]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

Ex: The warning signs along the beach alerted swimmers to the danger of strong currents .
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sinking
sinking
[noun]

the downward movement of an object through a liquid, especially water, due to gravity or loss of buoyancy

Ex: The sinking of the old pier was a slow but inevitable process .
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wave
wave
[noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: The waves crashed against the rocks with great force .
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storm
storm
[noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: They had to postpone the match due to the storm.
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bad weather

unfavorable atmospheric conditions that can cause discomfort, inconvenience, or hazards

Ex: Schools were closed due to the bad weather affecting transportation .
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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: She treasured the wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
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over the years

throughout a period of several years

Ex: The building has deteriorated over the years.
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

(of a vehicle) to behave or respond in a particular way when being driven or controlled

Ex: She was impressed by how the sedan handles on winding roads .
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material
material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Glass is a transparent material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
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metal
metal
[noun]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .
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plastic
plastic
[noun]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.
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emergency
emergency
[noun]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .
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coast guard

a national organization that protects a country's coasts and waters, helps with rescues at sea, and enforces laws on the water

Ex: Local fishermen rely on the coast guard during rough seas .
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rescue team

a group of trained individuals responsible for locating, assisting, and saving people in dangerous or emergency situations

Ex: The rescue team used advanced equipment to locate survivors in the collapsed building .
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground

Ex: He carefully lowered the fragile package to the ground to prevent any damage during transportation .
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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rough water

turbulent or choppy water conditions caused by strong winds, currents, or storms

Ex: The storm created rough water, making sailing unsafe .
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: Emergency drills in schools help students understand safety procedures in case of a fire or other threats .
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life jacket

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: He felt much safer in the life jacket as the waves grew stronger .
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rope
rope
[noun]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

Ex: The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .
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first aid
first aid
[noun]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

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