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Topic: Transport

navigability

IPA: //ˌnæv.ɪˈɡæb.ɪl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /nævɪˈɡæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition or quality of being able to be navigated, especially in relation to waterways or routes.

Example: The navigability of the river allows boats to travel easily from one city to another.

navigable

IPA: /ˈnævɪɡəbl/

KK: /ˈnævɪɡəbl/

adjective

Definition: Wide or deep enough for boats or ships to travel through safely.

Example: The river is navigable, allowing large ships to pass through.

navigate

IPA: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To find a way to move through or across a place, often using a map or other tools.

Example: She learned how to navigate through the city using a map.

transitive verb

Definition: To find a way to get from one place to another, especially by using maps or instruments.

Example: The captain had to navigate the ship through the stormy waters.

navigation

IPA: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of planning and directing the route or course of a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane, to reach a destination.

Example: The navigation of the ship was complicated by the stormy weather.

navigational

IPA: /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃənl/

KK: /nævɪˈɡeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of planning and directing the course of a vehicle or vessel, especially in travel or transport.

Example: The ship's navigational tools helped the captain find the safest route through the storm.

navigator

IPA: /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person or device that helps to find the way or direction, especially when traveling by sea or air.

Example: The navigator used the stars to guide the ship through the dark waters.

navvy

IPA: /ˈnæv.i/

KK: /ˈnæv.i/

noun

Definition: A worker, especially one who does hard physical work in construction or digging.

Example: The navvy worked tirelessly to build the new road.

nearshore

IPA: /ˈnɪrʃɔr/

KK: /nɪrʃɔr/

adjective

Definition: Referring to an area that is close to the shore, typically used in contexts like fishing or marine activities.

Example: The nearshore waters are rich in marine life, making them ideal for fishing.

noun

Definition: The area of land that is close to the shore, typically between the land and the deeper offshore waters.

Example: The nearshore environment is crucial for many marine species.

nearside

IPA: /ˈnɪəsaɪd/

KK: /ˈnɪrˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The side of something that is closest to the observer or the Earth, often used to refer to the Moon or the left side of a vehicle.

Example: The astronaut took a picture of the nearside of the Moon during the mission.

nonautomotive

IPA: /nɒnˈɔːtəˌmɪtɪv/

KK: /nɑnˈɔtəˌmɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is not related to cars or the automotive industry.

Example: The company specializes in nonautomotive products, such as bicycles and scooters.

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