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Topic: Transport

dismount

IPA: /dɪsˈmaʊnt/

KK: /dɪsˈmaʊnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get off or down from something, like a horse or a vehicle.

Example: After the ride, she decided to dismount from the horse carefully.

noun

Definition: The action of getting off something, especially a horse or gymnastic apparatus, usually landing on both feet.

Example: After finishing the routine, the gymnast performed a perfect dismount.

transitive verb

Definition: To get off or take down from something, like a horse or a vehicle.

Example: She decided to dismount from her bicycle before crossing the busy street.

dismounted

IPA: /dɪsˈmaʊntɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈmaʊntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has gotten off a horse or something that has been taken down from its usual place.

Example: The dismounted rider led his horse back to the stable.

verb

Definition: To get off or step down from something, especially a horse or a vehicle.

Example: After the ride, she dismounted gracefully from the horse.

dispatch

IPA: /dɪˈspætʃ/

KK: /dɪˈspætʃ/

noun

Definition: A quick message or report sent to someone, often used in official or military contexts.

Example: The journalist sent a dispatch from the war zone to update the news agency.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something to a specific place or to deal with something quickly and efficiently.

Example: The company will dispatch the packages by the end of the day.

dispatcher

IPA: /dɪsˈpætʃər/

KK: /dɪsˈpætʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or system that sends out vehicles or manages the distribution of goods and services according to a plan or schedule.

Example: The dispatcher coordinated the delivery of packages to ensure they arrived on time.

distance

IPA: /ˈdɪstəns/

KK: /ˈdɪstəns/

adjective

Definition: Not being close in space or time; the amount of space between two points or the extent of separation between things.

Example: The distance between the two cities is about 200 miles.

noun

Definition: The amount of space between two points or places, or the extent of an area.

Example: The distance between the two cities is about 200 miles.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem far away or to leave it far behind.

Example: She managed to distance herself from the negative influences in her life.

ditch

IPA: /dɪtʃ/

KK: /dɪtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To crash-land an aircraft in water, often as an emergency measure.

Example: The pilot had to ditch the plane in the ocean after the engine failed.

noun

Definition: A long, narrow hole or trench in the ground, often used for drainage or to mark a boundary.

Example: The farmer dug a ditch to help with water drainage in the field.

transitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something or someone, often by leaving them behind or discontinuing use.

Example: He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.

divert

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrt/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change direction or focus from one thing to another.

Example: The river diverts around the large rock.

transitive verb

Definition: To change the direction of something or to distract someone's attention from something.

Example: The teacher tried to divert the students' attention back to the lesson.

diverted

IPA: /dɪˈvɜːtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈvɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been changed from its original course or purpose.

Example: The diverted river created a new landscape in the valley.

verb

Definition: To change the direction or use of something, often to take it away from its original path or purpose.

Example: The road was diverted due to construction work.

dock

IPA: /dɒk/

KK: /dɑk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To arrive at a place where ships are loaded and unloaded.

Example: The boat will dock at the harbor in the evening.

noun

Definition: A place where ships or boats are parked or loaded and unloaded, often found at a waterfront. It can also refer to a platform for loading cargo from trucks or trains.

Example: The cargo ship was scheduled to arrive at the dock early in the morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring a vessel or vehicle into a place where it can be secured or stored, often next to a structure designed for this purpose.

Example: The captain decided to dock the ship early to avoid the storm.

dockage

IPA: /ˈdɒkɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈdɑkɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A fee or charge for using a dock or docking facilities for ships and vessels.

Example: The marina charges a dockage fee for boats that stay overnight.

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