Transportation

a service where people can rent cars for short periods, often by the hour

They decided to join a carshare program to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on transportation costs.

a type of railway powered by cables that goes up and down a slope

Tourists flocked to ride the historic funicular, which had been operating for over a century, connecting the lower town to the hilltop castle.

an act of people coming together

The concourse of mourners filled the churchyard.

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

The baker wore a flour-dusted apron while kneading dough, ensuring her clothes stayed clean.

a temporary driving license allowing learners to practice driving before obtaining a full license

As soon as she turned sixteen, she applied for a provisional license, eager to start learning how to drive.

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

The compact car was ideal for navigating through crowded city streets, its small size making parking a breeze.

a transmission system that delivers power to all four wheels of a vehicle simultaneously

The truck's four-wheel drive helps it maintain traction on rough terrain.

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

He opened the tailgate of his pickup truck to unload bags of soil for the garden.

the fleshy part at the back of the body that a person sits on

He slipped on the wet floor and landed hard on his rear end.

an aircraft with rotating blades driven by engine power for lift

The autogiro hovered gracefully in the air.

a technology that uses optical character recognition to read vehicle license plates

The city installed automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems at key intersections to help monitor and manage traffic flow.

an old type of bicycle that is moved forward by pedal

My great-grandfather used to ride a velocipede to work.

a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice

Sunset is a particularly magical time for a gondola ride in Venice.

a network of tubes that uses compressed air or vacuum to transport small items or documents quickly and securely within a building or facility

The hospital installed a pneumatic tube system to quickly transport medications and lab samples between departments.

a type of watercraft featuring two parallel hulls that are typically connected by a deck or trampoline

We embarked on an exciting adventure aboard a catamaran.

a self-balancing electric vehicle used for short-distance transportation

We explored the city on a Segway tour.

a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground

The magnetic levitation train glided smoothly along the track at incredible speeds.

a compact, three-wheeled taxi popular in many Asian cities

The tuk-tuk weaved through the busy streets of Bangkok, offering a thrilling and authentic way to explore the city.

a type of transportation that is capable of operating on both land and water

The amphibious vehicle smoothly transitioned from land to water.

a fast boat fitted with winglike structures beneath the hull that lift it above the water's surface at high speed

The hydrofoil glided smoothly over the waves.

to crash violently into an obstacle

The car lost control on the icy road and rammed into the guardrail.

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

The thief attempted to hot-wire the car, bypassing the ignition system to steal the vehicle.

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

He set up a small stall to sell handmade jewelry.

an expanse of open, often high land with peaty soil, typically covered with heather, bracken, and moss

The hikers crossed the misty moor at dawn.

to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Due to the road closure, the traffic management system had to reroute vehicles through alternative streets.

to abruptly turn to a different direction

The driver had to veer sharply to the right to avoid colliding with the stalled car.

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range.

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles.

to be at rest or not actively doing anything

During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.