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Topic: Transport

staithe

IPA: /steɪθ/

KK: /steɪθ/

noun

Definition: A place where boats or ships can come to land, often used for loading and unloading goods.

Example: The fishermen tied their boats to the staithe before unloading their catch.

stall

IPA: /stɔl/

KK: /stɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop moving or progress, often temporarily, or to delay something.

Example: The car stalled in the middle of the road.

noun

Definition: A small enclosed space or booth where goods are sold, or a compartment for an animal in a barn.

Example: The farmer kept his horses in the stall next to the hay storage.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stop moving or functioning, often unexpectedly, or to delay progress.

Example: The mechanic had to stall the engine to fix the problem.

stanchion

IPA: /ˈstæntʃən/

KK: /ˈstænʃən/

noun

Definition: A vertical post or support used to hold something up or to secure animals in place.

Example: The workers installed a stanchion to support the new roof.

transitive verb

Definition: To secure or confine something, often livestock, using a support structure or barrier.

Example: Farmers stanchion their cattle to keep them in place while milking.

standby

IPA: /ˈstændˌbaɪ/

KK: /ˈstændˌbaɪ/

adjective

Definition: Kept ready for use when needed, often in situations where something else may fail or be unavailable.

Example: The hotel has a standby generator in case of power outages.

adverb

Definition: In a state of readiness to act or respond when needed, often used in contexts like travel or emergency situations.

Example: I flew standby to New York, hoping to get a seat on the next flight.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is kept ready to be used if needed, especially in emergencies or as a substitute.

Example: The team had a backup player on standby in case of injuries during the game.

standee

IPA: /ˈstændi/

KK: /ˈstændi/

noun

Definition: A person who stands, often in a designated area, such as at an event or in a crowd.

Example: The concert was so crowded that many fans had to be a standee in the back.

standstill

IPA: /ˈstændˌstɪl/

KK: /ˈstændˌstɪl/

noun

Definition: A situation where nothing is happening or progressing; a complete stop in movement or activity.

Example: The project reached a standstill due to lack of funding.

starboard

IPA: //ˈstɑːrbɔːrd//

KK: /ˈstɑːrbərd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the right side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to prepare the starboard side for docking.

adverb

Definition: To or toward the right side when looking forward, especially on a ship or boat.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to steer starboard to avoid the rocks.

noun

Definition: The right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to move to starboard to avoid the obstacle.

verb

Definition: To turn or position a steering device to the right side of a vessel.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to starboard the helm to avoid the rocks.

station

IPA: /ˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /ˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place where people can get on or off vehicles, or where services are provided, like a bus or train stop.

Example: We arrived at the train station just in time to catch our train.

transitive verb

Definition: To assign someone or something to a specific place or position.

Example: The manager decided to station the guards at the entrance of the building.

stationary

IPA: /ˈsteɪʃənɛri/

KK: /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be moved; remaining in one place and not changing position.

Example: The car remained stationary while the traffic light was red.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not moving or is fixed in place.

Example: The stationary bike in the gym is great for indoor cycling.

stationing

IPA: /ˈsteɪʃənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsteɪʃənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of placing someone or something in a specific location, often for a particular purpose, such as military duty.

Example: The stationing of troops near the border was a strategic decision.

verb

Definition: To place or set something in a specific location or position.

Example: The soldiers are stationing themselves at various points around the city.

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