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Topic: Transport

trunk

IPA: /trʌŋk/

KK: /trʌŋk/

noun

Definition: A large container or compartment used for storing luggage or other items, often found at the back of a car. It can also refer to the main part of a tree or the long nose of an elephant.

Example: We packed our bags in the trunk of the car before heading to the beach.

trunked

IPA: /trʌŋkt/

KK: /trʌŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been cut off or severed, often referring to a part of an object or organism that is missing or reduced in size.

Example: The tree was trunked after the storm, leaving only a small stump behind.

trunking

IPA: /ˈtrʌŋkɪŋ/

KK: /trʌŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A system of bundling and distributing electrical and communication cables, or the transportation of goods between locations.

Example: The trunking system in the office helps organize all the cables neatly.

trysail

IPA: /ˈtraɪseɪl/

KK: /ˈtraɪˌseɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of sail that is attached to a smaller mast and used for sailing, especially in strong winds.

Example: The sailor quickly raised the trysail to maintain control of the boat during the storm.

tube

IPA: /tuːb/

KK: /tub/

intransitive verb

Definition: To ride or float on an inflated object, often for fun or leisure.

Example: We decided to tube down the river on a sunny day.

noun

Definition: A hollow cylindrical object that can hold or transport liquids, gases, or other materials, or a small container for substances like toothpaste.

Example: I bought a new tube of toothpaste for my bathroom.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something inside a tube or to fit a tube into something.

Example: The technician will tube the samples for testing.

tug

IPA: /tʌɡ/

KK: /tʌg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pull something with a strong effort or to struggle with something.

Example: The dog began to tug on the leash, eager to go for a walk.

noun

Definition: A strong pull or a contest between two sides, often involving effort or struggle.

Example: The two teams had a tug of war during the school event.

transitive verb

Definition: To move something by pulling it with a lot of effort or force.

Example: She had to tug the heavy box across the floor.

tugboat

IPA: /ˈtʌɡˌboʊt/

KK: /ˈtʌɡˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A small and strong boat that is used to pull or push larger ships in the water.

Example: The tugboat helped guide the large cargo ship into the harbor safely.

tumbrel

IPA: /ˈtʌmbrəl/

KK: /ˈtʌmbrəl/

noun

Definition: A simple cart that is often used to transport prisoners to their execution or to carry farm goods.

Example: During the French Revolution, the tumbrel was used to take prisoners to the guillotine.

tumbril

IPA: /ˈtʌmbrɪl/

KK: /ˈtʌmbrɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of cart that is open at the back and was used to transport prisoners to their execution, particularly during the French Revolution.

Example: The tumbril rolled through the streets, carrying the condemned to their fate.

tumpline

IPA: /ˈtʌmplaɪn/

KK: /ˈtʌmplaɪn/

noun

Definition: A strap that goes over the forehead or chest to help carry a load on the back.

Example: He used a tumpline to carry the heavy backpack more comfortably.

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