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Topic: Transport

wreckage

IPA: /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The remains or debris of something that has been destroyed or damaged, often in an accident or disaster.

Example: After the storm, the wreckage of the ship was scattered along the shore.

wrecker

IPA: /ˈrɛkər/

KK: /ˈrɛkər/

noun

Definition: A person or vehicle that is used to remove or recover wrecked vehicles or other items, often involving towing or salvaging.

Example: The wrecker arrived quickly to tow the broken-down car off the highway.

xebec

IPA: /ˈzɛbɛk/

KK: /ˈzɛbɛk/

noun

Definition: A small sailing ship from the Mediterranean Sea that typically has three masts and uses both square and triangular sails.

Example: The sailors prepared the xebec for its journey across the Mediterranean.

yacht

IPA: //jɒt//

KK: /jɑt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel on a yacht, typically for leisure or sport.

Example: They decided to yacht around the Mediterranean for their vacation.

noun

Definition: A type of boat that is often used for leisure activities, such as sailing or cruising, and can be powered by sails or motors.

Example: They spent the weekend sailing on their new yacht.

yachter

IPA: /ˈjɑːtər/

KK: /ˈjɑːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who operates or travels on a yacht, which is a type of boat used for recreation or racing.

Example: The yachter enjoyed a beautiful day sailing on the open sea.

yachtman

IPA: /ˈjɒtmən/

KK: /ˈjɑtˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who owns or sails a yacht, often enjoying recreational boating.

Example: The experienced yachtman navigated the waters with ease during the regatta.

yank

IPA: /jæŋk/

KK: /jæŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pull something quickly and suddenly.

Example: He decided to yank the door open when it wouldn't budge.

noun

Definition: A quick and strong pull or jerk, often done suddenly.

Example: He gave the rope a yank to free it from the mud.

transitive verb

Definition: To pull something suddenly and with a lot of force.

Example: He yanked the door open to get inside quickly.

yar

IPA: //jɑːr//

KK: /jɑr/

adjective

Definition: Quick and agile, especially in terms of movement or handling.

Example: The boat was yar, making it easy to navigate through the narrow channels.

yardarm

IPA: /ˈjɑːrdɑːrm/

KK: /ˈjɑrdˌɑrm/

noun

Definition: The end of a horizontal pole on a ship that supports the sails.

Example: The crew adjusted the sails attached to the yardarm to catch the wind.

yardmaster

IPA: /ˈjɑrdˌmæs.tər/

KK: /jɑrdˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who manages and oversees the operations in a railroad yard, ensuring that trains are organized and moved efficiently.

Example: The yardmaster coordinated the arrival and departure of trains throughout the busy day.

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