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Topic: Transport

dockhand

IPA: /ˈdɒkˌhænd/

KK: /dɑkˌhænd/

noun

Definition: A person who works at a dock, helping to load and unload ships and manage cargo.

Example: The dockhand quickly moved the crates from the ship to the warehouse.

docking

IPA: /ˈdɒkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdɑkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of connecting or securing something, such as a spacecraft or a vessel, to another object or location.

Example: The docking of the spacecraft was successful, allowing the astronauts to transfer supplies.

verb

Definition: To bring a ship or boat into a dock or to secure it in a place for loading or unloading.

Example: The crew is docking the ship at the harbor to unload the cargo.

dockland

IPA: /ˈdɒk.lænd/

KK: /ˈdɑkˌlænd/

noun

Definition: An area of land near a dock, often used for shipping, storage, or residential purposes.

Example: The new apartments in the dockland offer beautiful views of the harbor.

dockmaster

IPA: /ˈdɒkˌmɑːstər/

KK: /ˈdɑkˌmæs.tɚ/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for managing a dock or marina, overseeing the arrival and departure of ships.

Example: The dockmaster ensured that all vessels were safely moored and that the loading operations ran smoothly.

dockside

IPA: /ˈdɒkˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈdɑkˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The area next to a place where boats are parked or loaded.

Example: We enjoyed a lovely evening walk along the dockside, watching the boats come in.

dockyard

IPA: /ˈdɒk.jɑːd/

KK: /ˈdɑkˌjɑrd/

noun

Definition: A place near water where ships are built, repaired, or stored.

Example: The ship was taken to the dockyard for repairs after the storm.

dodge

IPA: /dɒdʒ/

KK: /dɑdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To quickly move out of the way to avoid something, often by twisting or shifting your body.

Example: He had to dodge the ball that was thrown at him.

noun

Definition: A clever way to avoid something, often by moving quickly or using a trick.

Example: He made a quick dodge to avoid the ball coming towards him.

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid something by moving quickly to the side or changing direction.

Example: He managed to dodge the ball just in time.

dogcart

IPA: //ˈdɔːɡkɑːrt//

KK: /dɔgˌkɑrt/

noun

Definition: A small cart that is pulled by dogs, often used for transporting people or goods.

Example: The children enjoyed a ride in the dogcart around the park.

dogsled

IPA: /ˈdɒɡˌslɛd/

KK: /ˈdɔɡˌslɛd/

noun

Definition: A type of sled that is pulled by dogs, often used for transportation over snow or ice.

Example: The team raced across the snowy landscape on their dogsled.

donga

IPA: /ˈdɒŋə/

KK: /ˈdɔŋə/

noun

Definition: A type of building that can be moved and usually has single rooms, often found in remote areas for work or as a place for tourists to stay.

Example: The workers stayed in a donga while they completed the construction project.

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