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Topic: Transport

biplane

IPA: /ˈbaɪˌpleɪn/

KK: /ˈbaɪˌpleɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of aircraft that has two sets of wings stacked one above the other.

Example: The biplane flew gracefully through the sky, showcasing its unique design.

bitts

IPA: /bɪts/

KK: /bɪts/

noun

Definition: A structure on a ship made of two strong vertical posts used to secure ropes or cables when the ship is anchored.

Example: The crew tied the boat to the bitts to keep it secure while they unloaded the cargo.

bizjet

IPA: /ˈbɪzˌdʒɛt/

KK: /bɪzˌdʒɛt/

noun

Definition: A small jet airplane that is used to carry business people or rich individuals.

Example: The company decided to purchase a new bizjet to make travel more convenient for its executives.

blacktop

IPA: /ˈblækˌtɒp/

KK: /ˈblækˌtɑp/

noun

Definition: A type of material made from asphalt that is used to create smooth surfaces for roads and driveways.

Example: The workers laid down new blacktop on the road to make it smoother.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover a surface, especially a road or driveway, with a black, sticky material made from asphalt or tar.

Example: The workers will blacktop the new parking lot next week.

blimp

IPA: //blɪmp//

KK: /blɪmp/

noun

Definition: A type of airship that is filled with gas and does not have a rigid structure, allowing it to float in the air.

Example: The blimp floated gracefully over the city during the festival.

blinker

IPA: /ˈblɪŋkər/

KK: /ˈblɪŋkər/

noun

Definition: A device or light that flashes on and off to signal or warn others, often used in vehicles to indicate a turn or lane change.

Example: The driver used the blinker to signal that he was turning left.

transitive verb

Definition: To put blinders on a horse or similar animal to limit its vision.

Example: The trainer decided to blinker the horse to help it focus during the race.

bloodmobile

IPA: /ˈblʌd.məˌbiːl/

KK: /ˈblʌdˌmoʊbil/

noun

Definition: A vehicle that is specially designed and equipped to collect blood from people who want to donate it.

Example: The bloodmobile parked outside the shopping center to encourage people to donate blood.

blowby

IPA: /ˈbloʊˌbaɪ/

KK: /ˈbloʊˌbaɪ/

noun

Definition: The escape of gases from the combustion chamber of an engine into the crankcase, often due to a poor seal between the piston and cylinder wall.

Example: The mechanic noticed a significant amount of blowby, indicating that the engine might need repairs.

blueline

IPA: /ˈbluːlaɪn/

KK: /ˈbluːlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A term used in ice hockey to refer to one of the two blue lines on the rink that separate different zones of play.

Example: The players must be aware of the blueline to avoid offside penalties.

board

IPA: /bɔrd/

KK: /bɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay and eat at a place, usually for a fee.

Example: During our vacation, we decided to board at a cozy inn by the beach.

noun

Definition: A flat, rigid piece of material, often wood, used for various purposes such as writing, displaying information, or as a surface for games.

Example: The teacher wrote the lesson on the board for all the students to see.

transitive verb

Definition: To get onto or into a vehicle, ship, or aircraft, or to allow others to do so.

Example: We will board the plane at gate 5.

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