Transportation

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

He checked the platform number on his ticket before heading towards his train.

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

She looked at the route map before her road trip.

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

The elegant carriage rolled down the cobblestone street, drawn by a pair of white horses.

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

The tram glided smoothly along its tracks, taking commuters through the heart of the city.

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island.

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses.

a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel

Drivers paid a toll to cross the bridge.

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

I gently tapped the glass with a fork to make a sound.

the system of public transportation such as bus, train, taxi, etc.

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

They paddled their canoe along the tranquil river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

She left the house early to avoid the rush hour traffic on her way to the office.

to take and bring something out of a particular place or position

She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

The driver had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting a deer that unexpectedly crossed the road.

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads.

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

He grabbed the wheel and turned sharply to the left.

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers.

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

The teacher wrote the day's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom.

an opportunity to drive a vehicle to evaluate its performance before purchase

He scheduled a test drive for the new model.

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

The ferry pulled into the dock to unload passengers and cargo.

a group of people sharing a car where each person takes turns to be the driver