Lingo

Transportation

37 Words

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connection
1.
co
nnec
tion
Noun

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

She felt an instant connection with the new colleague who shared her passion for photography.

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terminal
2.
ter
mi
nal
Noun

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.

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air traffic control
Noun

the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio

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aviation
4.
a
via
tion
Noun

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

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board
5.
board
Noun

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.

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aboard
6.
a
board
Adverb

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station.

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transit
7.
tran
sit
Noun

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

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touch down
8.
touch down
Verb

(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground

The helicopter touched down on the rooftop to rescue the stranded hikers.

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runway
9.
run
way
Noun

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

The plane slowly moved toward the runway.

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on
board
Adjective

located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

The on-board doctor checked passengers throughout the flight.

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in-flight
11.
in
flight
Adjective

offered or occurring during a flight

The in-flight meal was served shortly after takeoff.

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cabin crew
Noun

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

The cabin crew welcomed passengers aboard with friendly smiles and safety instructions.

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excess baggage
13.
excess baggage
Noun

luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money

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ascent
14.
asc
ent
Noun

the act or process of moving upward

The balloon's slow ascent into the sky was mesmerizing to watch.

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descent
15.
de
scent
Noun

properties attributable to your ancestry

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control tower
16.
control tower
Noun

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

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turbulence
17.
turb
u
lence
Noun

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

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navigate
18.
na
vi
gate
Verb

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions.

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jet lag
19.
jet lag
Noun

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

After flying from New York to Tokyo, she experienced severe jet lag for several days.

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landing card
Noun

a card that a passenger on a ship or airplane fills in with their personal information and then gives to officials upon arrival

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ship
21.
ship
Noun

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise.

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cargo
22.
car
go
Noun

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

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boarding pass
23.
boarding pass
Noun

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it.

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baggage claim
24.
baggage claim
Noun

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

After landing, travelers headed to the baggage claim to collect their bags.

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transfer
25.
trans
fer
Noun

the action of taking something from one place to another

The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.

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freight
26.
freight
Verb

to convey or transport cargo on a large scale

The shipping company is freighting containers of electronics to various distribution centers.

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cruise
27.
cruise
Verb

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean.

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signpost
28.
sign
post
Noun

a post displaying a sign that indicates directions or provides guidance on location or route

A signpost at the crossroads pointed to three different villages.

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pull in
29.
pull in
Verb

to attract or draw someone or something toward oneself, often due to charisma, influence, or distinct qualities

The new amusement park pulled in thousands of visitors on its opening day.

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pull out
30.
pull out
Verb

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

She reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.

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approach
31.
app
roach
Verb

to go close or closer to something or someone

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

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autopilot
32.
au
to
pi
lot
Noun

a system or device in a ship or aircraft that can keep it on a preset course

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co
pi
lot
Noun

a pilot who assists the main pilot during a flight

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carry-on
34.
ca
rry
on
Noun

a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane

She packed a small carry-on for her weekend trip.

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coach
35.
coach
Noun

someone who trains a person or team in sport

As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals.

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hub
36.
hub
Noun

the central part of a wheel where the axle is housed, allowing the wheel to rotate freely

The mechanic inspected the hub bearings to ensure smooth wheel rotation.

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steward
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steward
Noun

a person who attends to passengers on an airplane, train, or ship

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