© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Transport

tollway

IPA: /ˈtoʊlweɪ/

KK: /ˈtoʊlweɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of road where drivers must pay a fee to use it, often found on highways.

Example: We took the tollway to avoid traffic on the regular roads.

tonneau

IPA: /tɒˈnəʊ/

KK: /tɑːˈnoʊ/

noun

Definition: A part of a vehicle, usually at the back, where passengers sit or where items can be stored.

Example: The family packed their bags into the tonneau of the car before heading out on their road trip.

tootle

IPA: /ˈtuːtəl/

KK: /ˈtuːtəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or travel in a relaxed and slow way, often while making soft sounds like a flute.

Example: We spent the afternoon tootling around the park, enjoying the sunshine.

noun

Definition: The action or sound of making a soft, repeated noise, like a gentle honking or blowing, often associated with musical instruments.

Example: The tootle of the flute filled the air with a sweet melody.

topgallant

IPA: //tɒpˈɡæl.ənt//

KK: /tɑpˈɡæl.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of a ship's mast that is above the topmast, including its sails and rigging.

Example: The topgallant sails were raised to catch the strong winds during the voyage.

noun

Definition: The highest part of a ship's mast or a sail that is attached to the top of the main mast.

Example: The sailors adjusted the topgallant to catch the wind more effectively.

topmast

IPA: /ˈtɒpˌmæst/

KK: /ˈtɑpˌmæst/

noun

Definition: The highest part of a ship's mast, located above the lower mast and below the topgallant mast, used for supporting sails.

Example: The sailor climbed to the top of the topmast to adjust the sails.

topsail

IPA: /ˈtɒpseɪl/

KK: /ˈtɑːpseɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of sail that is positioned above the lowest sail on a ship's mast, used in both square-rigged and fore-and-aft-rigged vessels.

Example: The crew worked hard to raise the topsail as the wind picked up.

topside

IPA: /ˈtɒpˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈtɑːpˌsaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the upper surface or top part of something.

Example: The topside of the boat was painted bright blue.

adverb

Definition: In a position that is higher or above something else, often referring to the upper part of a ship or structure.

Example: The crew worked topside to prepare the ship for departure.

noun

Definition: The upper part or surface of something, especially the highest part of a ship that is above the water.

Example: The crew worked on the topside of the ship to prepare it for the journey.

torpedo

IPA: /tɔːrˈpiːdəʊ/

KK: /tɔrˈpiːdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of explosive device that is shaped like a cigar and is used underwater, launched from submarines, ships, or aircraft to hit a target.

Example: The navy deployed a torpedo to target the enemy submarine.

transitive verb

Definition: To attack or destroy something using a torpedo, or to ruin plans or efforts.

Example: The navy used a torpedo to sink the enemy ship.

totaled

IPA: /ˈtoʊtəld/

KK: /ˈtoʊtld/

adjective

Definition: Completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair.

Example: The car was totaled in the accident and could not be fixed.

verb

Definition: To have caused something to be completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair.

Example: The car was totaled in the accident, leaving it unusable.

toter

IPA: /ˈtoʊtər/

KK: /ˈtoʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that carries or transports something, often used in a specific context such as moving items or loads.

Example: The toter helped us move the heavy boxes to the truck.

←1

...

168169170

...

195→