sealift
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈsiːlɪft//
KK: /ˈsiːlɪft/
noun
Definition
A method of transporting goods or military equipment by ship, often used in logistics and military operations.
Example
The army organized a sealift to move supplies to the remote base.
Conversation
Did you hear about the latest sealift operation for the military?
Yeah, I read it was a huge success in transporting supplies.
It's impressive how they can manage such a large sealift so quickly.
Absolutely! It really shows how organized their logistics are.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transport
shipment
conveyance
Antonyms
abandonment
dispersal
withdrawal
transitive verb
Definition
To transport troops or supplies using ships, especially when other routes are not available.
Example
The military decided to sealift the supplies to the remote island after the storm damaged the roads.
Tense Forms
Past: sealifted
Past Participle: sealifted
Conversation
Did you hear about the plan to sealift supplies to the island?
Yeah, I read that the roads are all blocked due to the storm.
It's a good thing they can sealift everything we need quickly.
Root Explanation
Sealift → It is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning the ocean or large body of water) and "lift" (from Old English "lyft", meaning to raise or elevate). The word "sealift" refers to the act of raising or transporting goods by sea.
Memory Tip
Imagine transporting goods over the ocean ('sea') and 'lifting' them onto ships — that's what sealift means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.