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terminals
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a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey
A terminal is a place where transportation vehicles, such as buses, trains, or planes, arrive and depart. It is typically a large building or facility designed to handle passengers and provide services like waiting areas, ticket counters, and luggage handling. Terminals are often found at the beginning or end of travel routes, such as at airports, bus stations, or train stations. They serve as key locations for passengers to board, disembark, and transfer between different modes of transport, ensuring smooth travel connections.
- She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.
- The airport terminal was bustling with travelers checking in for their flights.
- There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy.
- He met his friend at the terminal after a long journey.
- A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.
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a point of connection on an electrical device where current enters or leaves
- The battery has two terminals: positive and negative.
- He attached wires to the correct terminal.
- Ensure the terminal is clean before connecting the circuit.
- The lamp cord was connected to the terminal.
- Faulty terminals can cause electrical shorts.
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an electronic device that provides access to a computer, typically with a keyboard and display
- The library has several computer terminals for public use.
- She typed the command on the terminal.
- The bank employee accessed the database via a terminal.
- The terminal displayed the error message clearly.
- Students logged in at individual terminals.
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the end or extremity of something with measurable length
- The rod's terminals were capped with protective covers.
- They measured the distance between the two terminals of the bridge.
- The wire has terminals at each end.
- The river's terminal joins the lake.
- The line's terminals are marked with flags.
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