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Topic: Transport

overdrive

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/

noun

Definition: A mechanism in a vehicle that allows it to run more efficiently at high speeds by reducing engine power needed for maintaining speed, or a state of increased activity or focus.

Example: During the final weeks of the project, the team shifted into overdrive to meet the deadline.

transitive verb

Definition: To operate a vehicle or machine at a higher speed or power than normal, often leading to excessive strain or effort.

Example: He decided to overdrive his car to reach the destination faster.

overflight

IPA: /ˈoʊvərflaɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərflaɪt/

noun

Definition: A flight made by an aircraft over a specific area, often used to refer to flights over foreign land.

Example: The military conducted an overflight to gather intelligence on the region.

overfly

IPA: /ˈoʊvərflaɪ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərflaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To fly over a specific area or location, often in an aircraft, or to pass beyond a point in flight.

Example: The helicopter will overfly the city to monitor traffic conditions.

overladen

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪdən/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪdn/

adjective

Definition: Having too much weight or too many things, making it difficult to carry or manage.

Example: The truck was overladen with supplies, making it hard to drive safely.

overland

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlænd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlænd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to travel or transport that occurs on land rather than on water.

Example: We took an overland route to reach the mountains faster.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves traveling across land rather than by air or sea.

Example: We decided to travel overland to reach the festival instead of flying.

overpass

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌpæs/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌpæs/

noun

Definition: A structure, like a bridge or roadway, that allows vehicles or pedestrians to cross over another road or path without interfering with the traffic below.

Example: The city built a new overpass to help reduce traffic congestion at the busy intersection.

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond or surpass something; to pass over or across a limit or boundary.

Example: The athlete managed to overpass his previous record in the competition.

oversea

IPA: //ˈoʊvərˌsiːz//

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsi/

adverb

Definition: In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

Example: Many students choose to study overseas for a year.

overshot

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌʃɑt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌʃɑt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that extends or projects beyond another part, especially in reference to the upper part being longer than the lower part.

Example: The overshot water wheel was an impressive sight as it turned with the flow of the river.

noun

Definition: A design created in fabric weaving where the filling threads go over two or more vertical threads before going back into the fabric.

Example: The artisan showcased a beautiful overshot pattern in her latest textile creation.

verb

Definition: To go beyond a target or limit, especially in movement or aiming.

Example: The rocket overshot its intended landing zone and landed in the ocean.

overside

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is on the opposite side or positioned over the edge, particularly in relation to a ship.

Example: The overside view from the ship was breathtaking as we sailed through the calm waters.

adverb

Definition: In a position or direction that is over the edge or side of something.

Example: The boat tipped, and the passengers fell overside into the water.

noun

Definition: The side that is opposite to another side.

Example: The overside of the coin is engraved with a beautiful design.

oversteer

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vərˌstɪr/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌstɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn a vehicle too sharply, causing it to lose traction and slide sideways.

Example: When driving too fast around the corner, the car began to oversteer and skid off the road.

noun

Definition: A situation where a vehicle turns more sharply than intended, often causing the back end to slide out.

Example: The driver lost control due to oversteer while taking the corner too fast.

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