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Topic: Transport

waymark

IPA: /ˈweɪmɑːrk/

KK: /ˈweɪmɑrk/

noun

Definition: A sign or symbol placed in a noticeable spot to indicate the path or route for travelers, especially in outdoor areas.

Example: The hikers followed the waymarks to ensure they stayed on the correct trail.

waypoint

IPA: //ˈweɪpɔɪnt//

KK: /ˈweɪpɔɪnt/

noun

Definition: A specific location or point along a route that helps in navigation or tracking progress during a journey.

Example: The pilot set a waypoint to ensure the flight path was accurate.

wayside

IPA: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈweɪˌsaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Located at the edge of a road or path.

Example: We stopped at a wayside café for a quick snack during our road trip.

noun

Definition: The area next to a road or path, often used for resting or stopping.

Example: We stopped by the wayside to have a picnic.

wellsite

IPA: /ˈwɛlˌsaɪt/

KK: /wɛlˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A location where a well is drilled for extracting oil, gas, or water from the ground.

Example: The engineers set up the equipment at the wellsite to begin drilling.

wending

IPA: /ˈwɛndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɛndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of moving or traveling in a particular direction, often in a winding or indirect way.

Example: The wending of the river through the valley created beautiful scenery.

verb

Definition: To move or proceed in a specified direction, often in a winding or indirect way.

Example: They were wending their way through the narrow streets of the old town.

westbound

IPA: /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/

KK: /ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Moving or traveling in the direction of the west.

Example: The westbound train will arrive at 5 PM.

whaleboat

IPA: /ˈweɪlboʊt/

KK: /ˈhweɪlˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of long, narrow boat that is pointed at both ends, designed for quick movement and often used for hunting whales.

Example: The crew prepared the whaleboat for their expedition into the icy waters.

wharf

IPA: /wɔrf/

KK: /wɔrf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come alongside a structure built on the shore for ships to dock and load or unload.

Example: The ship will wharf at the dock to unload its cargo.

noun

Definition: A place by the water where ships can dock to load or unload goods and passengers.

Example: The cargo ship was docked at the wharf, ready to unload its supplies.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring a ship to a dock or platform where goods are loaded and unloaded.

Example: The crew will wharf the ship at the dock for repairs.

wharfage

IPA: /ˈwɔːrfɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhwɔrfɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The area or fees related to the use of a wharf for loading and unloading goods.

Example: The company had to pay wharfage fees for the cargo they unloaded at the port.

wharfing

IPA: /ˈwɔːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwɔrfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A structure built along the shore where ships can dock to load and unload goods or passengers.

Example: The cargo was unloaded at the wharfing before being transported to the warehouse.

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