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Topic: Transport

embarkation

IPA: /ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˌbɑrkˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially for travel or military purposes.

Example: The embarkation of the troops was scheduled for early morning.

embarkment

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑrk.mənt/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑrk.mənt/

noun

Definition: The act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.

Example: The embarkment of the passengers was scheduled for noon.

empennage

IPA: /ɛmˈpɛnɪdʒ/

KK: /ɛmˈpɛnɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The part of an aircraft that includes the tail section, which helps to stabilize and control the plane's flight.

Example: The empennage of the airplane was designed to improve its aerodynamics.

emplane

IPA: /ɪmˈpleɪn/

KK: /ɪmˈpleɪn/

verb

Definition: To board an aircraft or to get on a plane.

Example: Passengers will emplane at Gate 5 for the flight to New York.

endways

IPA: /ˈɛndweɪz/

KK: /ˈɛndweɪz/

adjective

Definition: In or toward the direction of the ends; positioned with the end facing forward.

Example: The box was placed endways to fit better in the corner.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is aligned with the end of something, often used to describe the way something is positioned or moved.

Example: The boxes were stacked endways to save space in the storage room.

enplane

IPA: /ɪnˈpleɪn/

KK: /ɪnˈpleɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get on or board an airplane.

Example: Passengers will enplane at Gate 5 for their flight to New York.

escadrille

IPA: /ɛsˈkædriː/

KK: /ɛsˈkædriː/

noun

Definition: A group of military aircraft, usually consisting of six or more planes, organized for a specific purpose, often used in air combat or reconnaissance missions.

Example: During World War I, the escadrille played a crucial role in aerial battles.

escalade

IPA: /ˈɛskəˌleɪd/

KK: /ˈɛskəˌleɪd/

noun

Definition: The action of climbing up or over something, especially a wall or fortification.

Example: The soldiers planned an escalade to breach the castle walls.

escalator

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A moving staircase that carries people up or down between different floors of a building.

Example: I took the escalator to the second floor of the mall.

escort

IPA: /ɪˈskɔːrt/

KK: /ɪˈskɔrt/

noun

Definition: A person who accompanies someone else, often for social purposes or protection.

Example: She hired an escort to accompany her to the gala.

transitive verb

Definition: To go with someone to provide protection or companionship.

Example: The bodyguard was hired to escort the celebrity during her visit.

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