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Topic: Transport

tiller

IPA: /ˈtɪlər/

KK: /ˈtɪlər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce new shoots or stems from the base of a plant, especially in grasses.

Example: The grass began to tiller in the warm spring weather.

noun

Definition: A tool or lever used to steer a boat by turning the rudder, or a shoot that grows from the base of a plant or grass.

Example: The sailor used the tiller to navigate the boat through the narrow channel.

tillerman

IPA: /ˈtɪl.ər.mən/

KK: /ˈtɪl.ər.mən/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for steering a boat or controlling its direction, especially one who operates the tiller.

Example: The tillerman skillfully navigated the boat through the narrow channel.

tipcart

IPA: /ˈtɪp.kɑrt/

KK: /ˈtɪpˌkɑrt/

noun

Definition: A type of cart that can be tilted to pour out its contents easily.

Example: The workers used a tipcart to unload the heavy materials from the truck.

tire

IPA: /taɪər/

KK: /taɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become exhausted or lose energy, often from physical or mental effort.

Example: After running for an hour, I began to tire and needed a break.

noun

Definition: A covering for a wheel, typically made of rubber and filled with air, that allows vehicles to move smoothly on the road.

Example: I need to replace the flat tire on my car before the trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel very tired or to use up their energy.

Example: The long hike began to tire the children.

toll

IPA: /toʊl/

KK: /toʊl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound in a slow and repeated manner, often referring to a bell or similar instrument.

Example: The church bell tolled at midnight, signaling the start of the new year.

noun

Definition: A fee that you pay to use a road, bridge, or other service.

Example: The toll for crossing the bridge is five dollars.

transitive verb

Definition: To charge a fee for using something, like a road or bridge, or to announce something by ringing a bell.

Example: The city decided to toll the new bridge to help pay for its construction.

tollage

IPA: /ˈtoʊlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtoʊlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A fee paid for the use of a road, bridge, or other passage, often collected at a toll booth.

Example: The tollage for crossing the bridge was higher than expected.

tollbar

IPA: /ˈtoʊlˌbɑr/

KK: /ˈtoʊlˌbɑr/

noun

Definition: A barrier that is placed on a road or bridge where drivers must pay a fee to pass through.

Example: The driver stopped at the tollbar to pay the fee before continuing on the highway.

tollbooth

IPA: /ˈtoʊlˌbuːθ/

KK: /ˈtoʊlˌbuθ/

noun

Definition: A small building where drivers pay a fee to use a road, bridge, or tunnel.

Example: We stopped at the tollbooth to pay for the bridge crossing.

tollgate

IPA: /ˈtoʊlɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈtoʊlɡeɪt/

noun

Definition: A place on a road where drivers must stop to pay a fee to use the road, tunnel, or bridge.

Example: We stopped at the tollgate to pay for using the highway.

tollman

IPA: /ˈtoʊlmən/

KK: /ˈtoʊlmən/

noun

Definition: A person who collects fees from travelers using a road, bridge, or other passage.

Example: The tollman waved at the cars as they passed through the checkpoint.

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