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Topic: Transport

freight

IPA: /freɪt/

KK: /freɪt/

noun

Definition: The goods that are transported by a vehicle, especially in commercial shipping or delivery.

Example: The freight arrived at the warehouse on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport goods or cargo, usually for commercial purposes.

Example: The company will freight the products to the warehouse by next week.

freightage

IPA: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The cost or charge for transporting goods, especially by ship or truck.

Example: The freightage for shipping the furniture was quite high.

freighter

IPA: //ˈfreɪtər//

KK: /ˈfreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A type of ship or vehicle designed specifically for transporting goods and cargo.

Example: The freighter arrived at the port early in the morning to unload its cargo.

freighting

IPA: /ˈfreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfreɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of moving large amounts of goods from one place to another using vehicles like trucks, ships, or planes.

Example: The freighting of supplies to the remote area took several days.

verb

Definition: To transport goods or cargo, usually by ship, truck, or train.

Example: The company is freighting supplies to the remote island.

frigate

IPA: //ˈfrɪɡət//

KK: /ˈfrɪɡɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of warship that is larger than a destroyer but smaller than a cruiser, often used for escorting other ships.

Example: The navy deployed a frigate to protect the transport vessels during the mission.

front

IPA: /frʌnt/

KK: /frʌnt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part that is forward or at the front; positioned in the foremost part.

Example: The front door of the house is painted red.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be positioned at the front or to face something directly.

Example: The house fronts the street, making it easy to see from the road.

noun

Definition: The part or side that is forward or in front; it can also refer to a position of leadership or a place where activities occur.

Example: The front of the building was beautifully decorated for the festival.

transitive verb

Definition: To lead or provide something in advance, often before receiving payment or to cause something to be pronounced or positioned at the front.

Example: The band was fronted by a talented singer who captivated the audience.

fuel

IPA: /fjuːl/

KK: /fjul/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take in energy or power, typically in the form of a substance that can be burned or consumed to produce heat or energy.

Example: The engine will fuel efficiently if it receives the right type of gasoline.

noun

Definition: A substance that is burned or used to produce energy, heat, or power, such as wood, coal, gas, or oil.

Example: The car needs fuel to run properly.

transitive verb

Definition: To supply energy or power to something, often by providing a substance that can be burned or consumed.

Example: The company plans to fuel its operations with renewable energy sources.

fueler

IPA: /ˈfjuːlər/

KK: /ˈfjuːlər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that provides fuel for engines, vehicles, or machines.

Example: The fueler filled the airplane's tank before takeoff.

funicular

IPA: /fjuˈnɪkjʊlər/

KK: /fjuˈnɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system that uses a cable to move something, often found in hilly areas, like a cable car or a railway that goes up a slope.

Example: The funicular railway provided a scenic ride up the steep hill.

noun

Definition: A type of railway that uses cables to pull cars up and down steep hills, where one car going up is balanced by another car going down.

Example: The funicular railway took us to the top of the hill, offering stunning views of the city.

furl

IPA: /fɜrl/

KK: /fɜrl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To roll up or fold something, especially fabric or a flag, so that it is compact and secured.

Example: The sail will furl when the wind dies down.

noun

Definition: A single roll or a rolled section of something, often used to describe a coil or the act of rolling something up.

Example: The sailor made a neat furl of the sail before storing it away.

transitive verb

Definition: To roll up and fasten something, like a flag or sail, so that it is secured and not hanging loose.

Example: After the storm, we had to furl the sails to prevent damage to the boat.

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