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Topic: Transport

cabotage

IPA: //ˈkæbəˌtɑːʒ//

KK: /ˈkæbəˌtɑʒ/

noun

Definition: The right of a country to control trade or transport within its own coastal waters or airspace, often restricting foreign vessels or aircraft from operating in those areas.

Example: The government implemented strict regulations on cabotage to protect local shipping companies.

cabriolet

IPA: //ˈkæbrɪəleɪ//

KK: /ˈkæbrɪoʊleɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of car that has a roof that can be folded down or removed, allowing it to be open to the air.

Example: We drove along the coast in our new cabriolet with the top down.

cabstand

IPA: //ˈkæb.stænd//

KK: /kæbstænd/

noun

Definition: A location where taxis wait for passengers to pick them up.

Example: I waited at the cabstand for my ride to arrive.

caisson

IPA: /ˈkeɪsən/

KK: /ˈkeɪsən/

noun

Definition: A large, watertight structure or box used for various purposes, such as closing off a dock, carrying ammunition, or conducting underwater construction.

Example: The workers used a caisson to build the foundation of the bridge underwater.

calash

IPA: /kəˈlæʃ/

KK: /kəˈlæʃ/

noun

Definition: A light carriage with two or four low wheels and a collapsible top, often used for transportation. It can also refer to a large hood worn by women in the 18th century.

Example: The calash was a popular choice for leisurely rides in the park during the summer.

caleche

IPA: /kəˈlɛʃ/

KK: /kəˈleɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A two-wheeled carriage pulled by horses, typically used for transportation and often seen in Quebec.

Example: We took a ride in a caleche through the beautiful streets of Old Quebec.

calesa

IPA: /kəˈleɪsə/

KK: /kəˈleɪsə/

noun

Definition: A type of horse-drawn carriage commonly found in the Philippines, typically made of bamboo and without springs.

Example: The tourists enjoyed a ride in a calesa through the historic streets of the city.

calpack

IPA: /ˈkælˌpæk/

KK: /kælˌpæk/

noun

Definition: A type of hat that has a tall crown, commonly associated with Turkic cultures.

Example: He wore a calpack during the traditional festival to honor his heritage.

camber

IPA: //ˈkæmbər//

KK: /ˈkæmbər/

noun

Definition: A slight curve or arch in a surface, such as the wheels of a vehicle or a road, where the top is wider than the bottom.

Example: The car's camber helps improve its handling on turns.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something curve or arch slightly, especially in a way that improves its performance or appearance.

Example: The engineer decided to camber the road to enhance drainage and safety.

cambered

IPA: /ˈkæmbərd/

KK: /ˈkæmbərd/

adjective

Definition: Having a slight curve or arch, especially in a surface or structure.

Example: The cambered road helps water drain off to the sides.

verb

Definition: To have a slight curve or arch, especially in a surface or structure.

Example: The road was cambered to allow water to drain off to the sides.

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