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Topic: Transport

coffle

IPA: /ˈkɒfəl/

KK: /ˈkɔfəl/

noun

Definition: A line of animals or people who are tied together, often used to describe slaves or prisoners connected by chains.

Example: The coffle moved slowly along the road, with the weary animals pulling the heavy carts behind them.

transitive verb

Definition: To tie or fasten a group of animals or people together, usually with ropes or chains, so they can move as a unit.

Example: The workers used a coffle to keep the animals together during the long journey.

cogway

IPA: /ˈkɔɡweɪ/

KK: /kɔgweɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of railway track that has a special gear system, allowing trains to travel on steep slopes where regular wheels would not work.

Example: The cogway allowed the train to climb the steep mountain without slipping.

collier

IPA: /ˈkɒlɪə/

KK: /ˈkɑːljər/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a coal mine or a ship that carries coal.

Example: The collier worked long hours underground to extract coal for the power plant.

collision

IPA: /kəˈlɪʒən/

KK: /kəˈlɪʒən/

noun

Definition: An event where two or more things hit each other with force, often causing damage or a change in direction.

Example: The collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam.

combi

IPA: /ˈkɒm.bi/

KK: /ˈkɑːmbi/

noun

Definition: A type of vehicle that combines features of a car and a van, often used for transporting people or goods.

Example: We rented a combi for our family trip to have more space for luggage.

commodore

IPA: /kəˈmɒd.əˌr/

KK: /kəˈmɒd.əˌr/

noun

Definition: A title for a naval officer who ranks above a captain but below a rear admiral, or the leader of a yacht club.

Example: The commodore of the yacht club welcomed all the members to the annual regatta.

commutable

IPA: /kəˈmjuːtəbl/

KK: /kəˈmjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be traveled to and from regularly, especially in relation to work or school.

Example: Many people prefer to live in areas that are commutable to the city center.

commutation

IPA: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /kəˈmjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of exchanging or substituting one thing for another, often used in legal or electrical contexts.

Example: The judge granted a commutation of the sentence, reducing the prison time for the offender.

commute

IPA: /kəˈmjuːt/

KK: /kəˈmjuːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel regularly between one's home and place of work or study.

Example: Every day, she commutes to the city for her job.

noun

Definition: A journey that a person takes regularly to get to and from work or school.

Example: My daily commute takes about 30 minutes by train.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something to a less severe form or to exchange one thing for another.

Example: The judge decided to commute the prisoner's sentence to a shorter term.

commuter

IPA: /kəˈmjuːtə/

KK: /kəˈmjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who travels regularly between their home and work or school, often commuting from a suburb to a city.

Example: Every morning, the commuter takes the train to the city for work.

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