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Topic: Transport

tow

IPA: /toʊ/

KK: /toʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of rope or cable used to pull something, or the act of pulling something behind another vehicle or object.

Example: The truck used a strong tow to pull the broken car off the road.

transitive verb

Definition: To pull something behind you using a rope, chain, or similar device.

Example: The truck will tow the broken car to the repair shop.

towable

IPA: /ˈtoʊəbl/

KK: /ˈtoʊəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be pulled or dragged by a vehicle or another object.

Example: The boat is towable, making it easy to transport to the lake.

towage

IPA: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The service or act of pulling a vehicle or boat with another vehicle or boat, usually by means of a rope or chain.

Example: The towage of the broken-down car was handled by a local towing company.

towboat

IPA: /ˈtoʊboʊt/

KK: /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A strong boat designed to push or pull other boats, especially barges, along rivers and canals.

Example: The towboat skillfully maneuvered through the narrow channel, guiding the barges safely to their destination.

towline

IPA: /ˈtoʊlaɪn/

KK: /ˈtoʊlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A rope or cable that is used to pull a boat or vehicle.

Example: The towline was secured to the boat to help it reach the shore safely.

towpath

IPA: /ˈtoʊpæθ/

KK: /ˈtoʊˌpæθ/

noun

Definition: A path beside a canal or river where animals or people pull boats.

Example: We walked along the towpath to enjoy the view of the river.

towrope

IPA: //ˈtoʊroʊp//

KK: /toʊroʊp/

noun

Definition: A type of rope or cable that is used to pull or tow something, such as a boat or vehicle.

Example: The fisherman used a towrope to pull the boat back to shore.

track

IPA: /træk/

KK: /træk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To follow a path or course, often in a straight line or along a specific route.

Example: The runners track along the path every morning.

noun

Definition: A path or course that something follows, which can refer to a physical route, a method of doing something, or a specific part of a recording.

Example: The train follows the track through the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To follow or observe the path or progress of something or someone, often to gather information or keep a record.

Example: The detective was able to track the suspect's movements using surveillance cameras.

trackage

IPA: /ˈtrækɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtrækɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The system of railway tracks used for trains to travel on.

Example: The trackage in this area is well-maintained and allows for efficient train travel.

trackbed

IPA: /ˈtrækˌbɛd/

KK: /trækbɛd/

noun

Definition: A layer of stones or gravel that supports the railway tracks, providing stability and drainage.

Example: The workers laid down a new trackbed to ensure the trains would run smoothly.

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