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Topic: Transport

railroader

IPA: /ˈreɪlˌroʊdər/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌroʊdər/

noun

Definition: A person who works for a company that operates trains and manages rail transport.

Example: My uncle is a railroader who has been working on the trains for over twenty years.

railroading

IPA: /ˈreɪlˌroʊdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈreɪlˌroʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of building or managing railroads, which are tracks for trains to travel on.

Example: The railroading of the new train line will improve transportation in the area.

railway

IPA: /ˈreɪlweɪ/

KK: /ˈreɪlweɪ/

noun

Definition: A system of tracks and trains used for transporting people and goods from one place to another.

Example: The railway connects the city to the countryside, making travel easier for everyone.

ramp

IPA: /ræmp/

KK: /ræmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stand or move in a threatening or violent manner, often with a raised position.

Example: The lion ramped in the cage, showing its teeth and claws.

noun

Definition: A sloping surface that connects two different levels, often used to help people or vehicles move from one height to another easily.

Example: The wheelchair ramp made it easier for everyone to enter the building.

ratlin

IPA: /ˈræt.lɪn/

KK: /ˈræt.lɪn/

noun

Definition: A small horizontal rope used on a sailing ship, positioned between the shrouds, which helps sailors climb up the rigging.

Example: The sailor carefully stepped onto the ratlin to reach the top of the mast.

reach

IPA: /riːtʃ/

KK: /ritʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To extend or stretch out towards something, often to touch or grasp it.

Example: She tried to reach the top shelf but needed a ladder.

noun

Definition: The extent or range of something, such as influence, understanding, or physical distance.

Example: The teacher's reach extends beyond the classroom, impacting the community.

transitive verb

Definition: To stretch out your hand or arm to grab something or to arrive at a certain point or level.

Example: She had to reach for the top shelf to get the book.

reachable

IPA: /ˈriːtʃə.bəl/

KK: /ˈriːtʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accessed or contacted easily.

Example: The hotel is reachable by public transport.

rear

IPA: /rɪr/

KK: /rɪr/

adjective

Definition: Located at the back or the hind part of something.

Example: The rear door of the car is usually used for loading cargo.

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise up or stand on the back legs, often used to describe animals like horses. It can also mean to grow tall or high in the air.

Example: The horse began to rear up in excitement during the show.

noun

Definition: The back part of something or the area that is farthest from the front.

Example: The children played in the rear of the yard while the adults chatted in the front.

transitive verb

Definition: To take care of and raise a child or animal, or to lift something to a vertical position.

Example: They rear their children with love and care.

rearmost

IPA: /ˈrɪərˌmoʊst/

KK: /ˈrɪrˌmoʊst/

adjective

Definition: The position that is the furthest back or last in a line or arrangement.

Example: The rearmost car in the convoy was difficult to see.

rearward

IPA: /ˈrɪəwəd/

KK: /ˈrɪrˌwɔrd/

adjective

Definition: Located at or directed toward the back part of something.

Example: The rearward section of the vehicle was designed for storage.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is toward the back or rear of something.

Example: The car moved rearward to avoid the obstacle in front.

noun

Definition: A position or direction that is towards the back or rear of something.

Example: The soldiers were instructed to move in a rearward direction during the drill.

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