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Topic: Transport

pole

IPA: /poʊl/

KK: /poʊl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move a boat or raft forward by pushing it with a long, slender stick, or to use ski sticks to help with speed.

Example: They had to pole the canoe across the river.

noun

Definition: A long, thin piece of wood or other material that is often used for support or as a marker.

Example: He used a pole to help him cross the river.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or move something using a long, slender object, often used in water or to support plants.

Example: The workers were poling the boat down the river using long poles.

pontoon

IPA: //pɒnˈtuːn//

KK: /pɑnˈtun/

noun

Definition: A type of floating structure or boat that is used to support other structures, like bridges, or to serve as a dock.

Example: The children played on the pontoon that was anchored at the lake.

port

IPA: //pɔrt//

KK: /pɔrt/

adjective

Definition: Related to the left side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Example: The port side of the ship was painted bright red.

noun

Definition: A location by the water where ships can dock to load and unload goods or passengers.

Example: The cargo ship arrived at the port early in the morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To adapt software for use on a different system or to carry something in a specific way, often related to weapons or navigation.

Example: The developers worked hard to port the game to the new console.

portage

IPA: /ˈpɔːr.tɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈpɔr.tɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of carrying boats and supplies overland between two bodies of water or around an obstacle, often involving a charge for this service.

Example: We had to do some portage to get our canoe around the rapids.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry a boat or its cargo overland between two bodies of water.

Example: We had to portage the canoe around the waterfall to continue our journey.

portance

IPA: /ˈpɔːtəns/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəns/

noun

Definition: The way a person holds and presents themselves, including their posture and behavior.

Example: Her confident portance made her stand out in the crowd.

porter

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈpɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who carries luggage or assists travelers, often found in hotels or at transportation hubs.

Example: The porter helped us with our bags when we arrived at the hotel.

verb

Definition: To carry or transport something, similar to the way a porter does.

Example: He was hired to porter the heavy luggage to the hotel.

porterage

IPA: /ˈpɔːtərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈpɔrtərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of carrying heavy items or goods, usually by a person known as a porter. It can also refer to the fee charged for this service.

Example: The porterage fee was included in the total cost of the trip.

porthole

IPA: /ˈpɔːrthoʊl/

KK: /ˈpɔrtˌhoʊl/

noun

Definition: A round window in the side of a ship or aircraft that allows light and air in, and can be opened or closed.

Example: The captain looked through the porthole to check the weather outside.

portolan

IPA: /ˈpɔːtəˌlɑːn/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəˌlɑn/

noun

Definition: A type of map that shows the navigable waters of Europe, created from descriptions of coastlines and harbors.

Example: Sailors used a portolan to navigate the complex coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea.

portside

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtsaɪd/

KK: /ˈpɔrtˌsaɪd/

adverb

Definition: On the left side of a ship or boat when facing forward; also refers to areas near a port.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to secure the lines on the portside of the vessel.

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