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Topic: Transport

bumpily

IPA: /ˈbʌmpɪli/

KK: /ˈbʌmpɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is uneven or rough, often causing jolts or bumps.

Example: The car drove bumpily over the rocky road.

bumpy

IPA: /ˈbʌm.pi/

KK: /ˈbʌm.pi/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is not smooth, often with raised areas or irregularities that can cause jolts or bumps.

Example: The car ride was uncomfortable because the road was very bumpy.

bunkering

IPA: /ˈbʌŋkərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌŋkərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of providing fuel to a ship.

Example: Bunkering is essential for ensuring that ships can travel long distances without running out of fuel.

buoy

IPA: /bɔɪ/

KK: /bɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A floating object used in water to mark a specific location, warn of danger, or help with navigation.

Example: The sailor spotted a red buoy marking the entrance to the harbor.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or support something, keeping it afloat or at a high level, often used in a figurative sense to mean uplifting someone's spirits or morale.

Example: The team's encouragement buoyed her confidence during the competition.

buoyage

IPA: /ˈbɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbɔɪɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A system of using different types of buoys, which are floating markers, to help with navigation in water by indicating safe routes or hazards.

Example: The buoyage system in the harbor helps sailors navigate safely through the channels.

burgee

IPA: /ˈbɜːrdʒi/

KK: /ˈbɜrʤi/

noun

Definition: A small flag used by boats or yachts to show their identity or to send signals.

Example: The yacht proudly displayed its burgee at the top of the mast.

bus

IPA: /bʌs/

KK: /bʌs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel by bus or to work as a busboy, which is a person who clears tables in a restaurant.

Example: We decided to bus to the city instead of driving.

noun

Definition: A large vehicle that carries passengers along a set route, often stopping at designated places.

Example: I took the bus to school this morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport people or things using a large vehicle designed for carrying many passengers.

Example: The school will bus the students to the field trip location.

busier

IPA: /ˈbɪziər/

KK: /ˈbɪziər/

adjective

Definition: More occupied or engaged than usual or compared to someone or something else.

Example: She is busier than ever with her new job responsibilities.

busing

IPA: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of transporting students by bus to schools that are not in their local area, often to promote diversity and integration.

Example: Busing has been used in many cities to help achieve a more balanced student population in schools.

busload

IPA: /ˈbʌsloʊd/

KK: /ˈbʌsloʊd/

noun

Definition: The amount of people or things that can fit in a bus.

Example: The school trip had a busload of excited students.

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