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Camping and Adventure Vehicles Vocabulary - Land Sailer

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Camping and Adventure Vehicles Vocabulary
land sailer

a lightweight vehicle with wheels and a sail, powered by wind and steered like a sailboat

Ex: She raced a land sailer across the dry lakebed. 
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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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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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power
power
[noun]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

Ex: The factory relies on solar power to run its production lines. 
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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 car's wheels were spinning fast as it accelerated. 
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sail
sail
[noun]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

Ex: The ship's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed. 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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land
land
[noun]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Ex: The plane circled above the land before making its final approach. 
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to roll
to roll
[Verb]

to travel or move forward by the rotation of wheels, typically referring to the motion of vehicles

Ex: With the engine humming softly, the car rolled quietly down the street. 
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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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aluminum
aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen. 
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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: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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flat
flat
[Adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even. 
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surface
surface
[noun]

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

Ex: He used a soft cloth to clean the dusty surface of the bookshelf. 
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beach
beach
[noun]

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

Ex: I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach. 
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stable
stable
[Adjective]

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

Ex: The table is stable and doesn't wobble when you put weight on it. 
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rider
rider
[noun]

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, or other animal

Ex: The rider stopped her bicycle at the traffic light. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction in which a vehicle, boat, or other moving object travels

Ex: She steered the car carefully through the narrow gate. 
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handle
handle
[noun]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

Ex: The suitcase has a sturdy handle for easy carrying. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a long, usually cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or similar material used especially for support or carrying something

Ex: Emma raised the flag on a tall pole. 
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to [catch] the wind

to capture and harness the force of the wind, in order to generate motion or energy

Ex: New boats are designed to catch the wind more efficiently. 
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direction
direction
[noun]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby. 
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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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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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environment

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

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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