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Topic: Transport

taxiing

IPA: /ˈtæksaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtæksɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The movement of an aircraft on the ground before takeoff or after landing.

Example: The plane was taxiing down the runway before taking off.

verb

Definition: The action of an aircraft moving slowly on the ground before takeoff or after landing.

Example: The airplane was taxiing down the runway before taking off.

taximan

IPA: /ˈtæksɪmæn/

KK: /ˈtæksɪmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who drives a taxi to transport passengers for a fee.

Example: The taximan picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel.

taximeter

IPA: //ˈtæksɪˌmiːtə//

KK: /ˈtæksɪˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A device in a taxi that measures how far the vehicle has traveled and calculates the fare that the passenger needs to pay.

Example: The driver turned on the taximeter as soon as we got into the cab.

taxite

IPA: /ˈtæksaɪt/

KK: /ˈtæksaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of lava that has a mixed appearance, showing different colors, textures, or compositions, often used in the study of rocks.

Example: The geologist examined the taxite to understand its unique texture and composition.

taxiway

IPA: /ˈtæksaɪweɪ/

KK: /ˈtæksaɪweɪ/

noun

Definition: A paved path at an airport where airplanes move to and from the runway.

Example: The plane used the taxiway to reach the runway before takeoff.

teamster

IPA: //ˈtiːm.stər//

KK: /ˈtimstər/

noun

Definition: A person who drives a team of animals or a truck to transport goods, often as a job.

Example: The teamster skillfully maneuvered the truck through the busy streets.

telega

IPA: /tɪˈleɡə/

KK: /tɛˈlɛɡə/

noun

Definition: A basic cart with four wheels that is commonly used in Russia, typically lacking springs for a smoother ride.

Example: The farmer loaded hay onto the telega for transport to the market.

telpher

IPA: /ˈtɛl.fər/

KK: /ˈtɛl.fər/

noun

Definition: A small vehicle that moves along a cable or rail, often used for transporting people or goods in the air.

Example: The telpher carried tourists up the mountain to enjoy the view.

transitive verb

Definition: To move something using a system of cables and pulleys, typically for transporting goods or materials.

Example: The company decided to telpher the heavy equipment to the construction site.

terminal

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈtɜrmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the end or final part of something, often indicating a limit or boundary.

Example: The terminal stage of the project requires careful planning and execution.

noun

Definition: A place or device where something ends or is completed, often used for transportation or computing.

Example: The airport terminal was crowded with travelers waiting for their flights.

terminally

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəli/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the end or final stage of something, often used in contexts involving serious illness or death.

Example: The doctors informed her that she was terminally ill and had only a few months to live.

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