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Topic: Transport

yaw

IPA: /jɔː/

KK: /jɔ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn or sway off course, especially in a sideways motion, often used in reference to ships or aircraft.

Example: The ship began to yaw as it encountered the strong winds.

noun

Definition: A side-to-side movement or the action of turning around a vertical axis, often used in reference to vehicles or aircraft.

Example: The pilot adjusted the controls to correct the yaw of the plane during the flight.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn or twist a ship or aircraft away from its intended course.

Example: The captain had to yaw the ship to avoid the iceberg.

yawl

IPA: /jɔːl/

KK: /jɔl/

noun

Definition: A type of sailing boat with two masts, often used for recreation or fishing, and sometimes has a small boat attached to it.

Example: They sailed their yawl along the coast during the summer vacation.

yomp

IPA: /jɒmp/

KK: /jɑmp/

noun

Definition: A long walk over a long distance while carrying heavy equipment or supplies.

Example: The soldiers completed a challenging yomp through the rugged terrain.

verb

Definition: To walk or march with effort over a long distance, often carrying heavy equipment.

Example: The soldiers had to yomp across the rugged terrain to reach their destination.

zag

IPA: /zæɡ/

KK: /zæg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change direction suddenly or to move in a way that is not straight, often alternating with another direction.

Example: The runner zigged when he should have zagged to avoid the obstacle.

noun

Definition: A sharp turn or angle in a path or line, often seen in a zigzag pattern.

Example: The path through the forest had many zags that made it difficult to walk straight.

zebec

IPA: //ˈzɛbɛk//

KK: /zɛbɛk/

noun

Definition: A type of small, fast sailing ship that is often used in the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by its long, narrow hull and typically having three masts.

Example: The captain navigated the zebec through the narrow straits with great skill.

zeppelin

IPA: /ˈzɛp.lɪn/

KK: /ˈzɛp.lɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of airship that has a long, cylindrical shape and is filled with gas to help it float in the air.

Example: The zeppelin floated gracefully above the city, offering a unique view of the landscape below.

zigzagging

IPA: //ˈzɪɡˌzæɡɪŋ//

KK: /ˈzɪɡˌzæɡɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a pattern or movement that goes back and forth in sharp angles or turns.

Example: The path through the forest was zigzagging, making it difficult to walk straight.

verb

Definition: To move in sharp turns or angles, changing direction quickly and repeatedly.

Example: The dog was zigzagging across the field, chasing after the ball.

zip

IPA: /zɪp/

KK: /zɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly or with energy, often making a sound like a zipper.

Example: The car zipped past us on the highway.

noun

Definition: A fastener used in clothing and bags that consists of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth and a sliding mechanism to open and close it.

Example: I need to fix the zip on my jacket because it keeps getting stuck.

transitive verb

Definition: To close or open something using a zipper, or to move quickly with energy.

Example: She zipped up her jacket before going outside.

zooming

IPA: /ˈzuːmɪŋ/

KK: /zumɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A sound or movement that is fast and smooth, often associated with something moving quickly through the air.

Example: The zooming of the airplane overhead was quite loud.

verb

Definition: To move quickly or to make something move quickly, often with a sudden or loud sound.

Example: The car was zooming down the highway at high speed.

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