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Topic: Transport

hailer

IPA: /ˈheɪlər/

KK: /ˈheɪlər/

noun

Definition: A device used to amplify sound, often used to make announcements or call attention.

Example: The coach used a hailer to give instructions to the players during practice.

halt

IPA: /hɔlt/

KK: /hɔlt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to walk properly due to injury or disability.

Example: The halt man needed assistance to cross the street.

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop moving or to come to a stop; to pause in action or progress.

Example: The train will halt at the next station for a few minutes.

noun

Definition: A stop or pause in movement or progress, often temporary.

Example: The train came to a sudden halt at the station.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stop or come to an end.

Example: The teacher decided to halt the class for a fire drill.

halyard

IPA: /ˈhæljərd/

KK: /ˈhæljərd/

noun

Definition: A rope used in sailing to raise or lower a sail, flag, or other equipment.

Example: The sailor pulled on the halyard to raise the main sail of the boat.

hamal

IPA: /həˈmɑːl/

KK: /hɑːˈmɑːl/

noun

Definition: A person who carries goods or luggage, especially in certain Muslim countries and regions of southwest Asia.

Example: The hamal helped us carry our bags to the hotel.

handbasket

IPA: //ˈhændˌbæskɪt//

KK: /ˈhændˌbæskɪt/

noun

Definition: A small basket that has a handle, used for carrying items.

Example: She carried the groceries in a handbasket.

handcar

IPA: /ˈhændkɑːr/

KK: /ˈhændˌkɑr/

noun

Definition: A small railroad vehicle that is moved by hand or a small motor, often used for maintenance on tracks.

Example: The workers used a handcar to transport tools along the railway.

handcart

IPA: /ˈhændˌkɑrt/

KK: /ˈhændˌkɑrt/

noun

Definition: A small cart with two wheels that is moved by hand, often used for carrying items.

Example: He loaded the handcart with groceries and pushed it down the street.

handrail

IPA: /ˈhændreɪl/

KK: /ˈhændreɪl/

noun

Definition: A narrow bar that people can hold onto for support, usually found along stairs or walkways.

Example: She held onto the handrail as she walked down the stairs.

hangar

IPA: /ˈhæŋər/

KK: /ˈhæŋər/

noun

Definition: A building or structure where aircraft are stored, maintained, or repaired.

Example: The airplane was parked inside the hangar after its flight.

verb

Definition: To place or store something in a large building where aircraft are kept.

Example: The team decided to hangar the plane overnight to protect it from the storm.

harbor

IPA: /ˈhɑːrbər/

KK: /ˈhɑrbər/

noun

Definition: A location on the coast where ships can dock safely and find shelter from storms or rough waters.

Example: The fishing boats returned to the harbor after a long day at sea.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide shelter or a safe place for someone or something, often used in the context of protecting or keeping something hidden.

Example: The old house can harbor many secrets from the past.

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