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Topic: Transport

axletree

IPA: /ˈækslˌtriː/

KK: /ˈækslˌtri/

noun

Definition: A bar or rod that supports a vehicle and has parts on which the wheels turn.

Example: The mechanic replaced the broken axletree to ensure the cart could move smoothly again.

back

IPA: /bæk/

KK: /bæk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position that is behind or at the rear of something.

Example: The back door is usually quieter than the front one.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in the opposite direction, especially away from a place or position.

Example: The car backed out of the driveway slowly.

noun

Definition: The rear part of something, often used to provide support or strength, such as the back of a chair or couch.

Example: She leaned against the back of the chair to relax.

transitive verb

Definition: To support or provide evidence for something, to move something in a reverse direction, or to provide backing or reinforcement.

Example: He decided to back the project with additional funding.

backblock

IPA: /ˈbækˌblɑk/

KK: /bækblɑk/

noun

Definition: A residential area located in a remote or rural part of a region, often away from urban centers.

Example: They decided to move to a backblock to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.

backhaul

IPA: /ˈbæk.hɔːl/

KK: /ˈbækˌhɔl/

noun

Definition: A trip made to return cargo after it has been delivered, often involving travel to a point beyond the original destination.

Example: The truck made a backhaul to pick up more goods after delivering the first load.

verb

Definition: To send data or video from a distant location back to a main location for further processing or distribution.

Example: The company decided to backhaul the video feeds from the remote cameras to the central server.

backload

IPA: /ˈbækloʊd/

KK: /ˈbækloʊd/

verb

Definition: To load something towards the back or the end of a period, often used in logistics or scheduling contexts.

Example: The company decided to backload the shipments to save on transportation costs.

backloading

IPA: /ˈbækˌloʊdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækˌloʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of loading goods onto a vehicle, especially when it is returning from a delivery, often to maximize space and efficiency.

Example: The company practices backloading to reduce transportation costs by filling trucks on their return trips.

backseat

IPA: /ˈbækˌsiːt/

KK: /ˈbækˌsit/

noun

Definition: A seat located at the rear of a vehicle, typically used by passengers.

Example: The children sat in the backseat during the long car ride.

backstay

IPA: /ˈbækˌsteɪ/

KK: /ˈbækˌsteɪ/

noun

Definition: A support that helps hold up the back of something, especially in sailing where it connects from the mast to the back of the boat.

Example: The sailor adjusted the backstay to ensure the mast was stable during the race.

backtrack

IPA: /ˈbæktræk/

KK: /ˈbæktræk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To return to a previous point or path that was taken, often to correct a mistake or reconsider a decision.

Example: After realizing he was lost, he decided to backtrack to find the right trail.

backwind

IPA: /ˈbækˌwaɪnd/

KK: /ˈbækˌwaɪnd/

noun

Definition: A flow of air that is directed backward, often affecting the movement of objects like sails or aircraft.

Example: The backwind helped the sailboat move faster in the opposite direction.

verb

Definition: To turn or adjust a sail or vessel so that the wind blows against the back side, often to change direction or reduce speed.

Example: The sailor decided to backwind the sail to catch the breeze from behind.

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