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Topic: Travel

stay

IPA: /steɪ/

KK: /steɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remain in a particular place or condition without leaving.

Example: I decided to stay at home instead of going out.

noun

Definition: A short time spent living or visiting in a place.

Example: We had a lovely stay at the hotel during our vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To remain in a place or position for a period of time, often used to indicate a temporary situation or to indicate that something is being supported or held in place.

Example: I decided to stay at my friend's house for the weekend.

staysail

IPA: /ˈsteɪˌseɪl/

KK: /ˈsteɪˌseɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of sail that is triangular in shape and is attached to a stay on a sailing vessel.

Example: The sailors adjusted the staysail to catch the wind more effectively.

steamboat

IPA: /ˈstiːmboʊt/

KK: /ˈstimˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of boat that is powered by steam, often used for traveling on rivers and lakes.

Example: The steamboat glided smoothly along the river, carrying passengers to their destination.

steamship

IPA: //ˈstiːmʃɪp//

KK: /ˈstimˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A large boat that is powered by steam, often used for transporting people or goods across water.

Example: The steamship sailed across the ocean, carrying passengers to distant lands.

steep

IPA: /stiːp/

KK: /stip/

adjective

Definition: Having a sharp angle or slope; rising or falling quickly and sharply.

Example: The mountain trail was too steep for beginners to climb easily.

intransitive verb

Definition: To soak or be soaked in a liquid, often for flavor or preservation.

Example: The tea needs to steep for a few minutes to develop its flavor.

noun

Definition: A steep is a slope that is very steep or has a sharp incline, making it difficult to climb or walk on.

Example: The hikers struggled to climb the steep of the mountain.

transitive verb

Definition: To soak something in a liquid to make it wet or to extract flavors or properties from it.

Example: I like to steep tea leaves in hot water to get the best flavor.

steer

IPA: /stɪr/

KK: /stɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To follow a particular direction or course, often used in the context of vehicles or vessels.

Example: The boat can steer smoothly through the water.

noun

Definition: A young male cow that has been castrated and is usually raised for meat.

Example: The farmer decided to sell the steer at the market for beef.

transitive verb

Definition: To control the direction of a vehicle or object, often using a wheel or similar device.

Example: He learned how to steer the boat through the narrow channel.

steerage

IPA: /ˈstɪərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈstɪrɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The part of a ship where the cheapest accommodations are found, usually located near the rudder, or the area related to steering a ship.

Example: Many immigrants traveled in steerage to save money on their journey across the ocean.

steerageway

IPA: //ˈstɪrɪdʒweɪ//

KK: /ˈstɪrɪdʒweɪ/

noun

Definition: The lowest speed at which a ship or boat can be controlled by its steering mechanism.

Example: The captain ordered the ship to reach steerageway before attempting to turn.

step

IPA: /stɛp/

KK: /stɛp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move by lifting and placing one foot in front of the other, often in a specific way or direction.

Example: She decided to step into the new role with confidence.

noun

Definition: A movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place, or a single stage in a process or series of actions.

Example: She took a step forward to greet her friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To place or set down a foot in a specific position, often used in the context of moving or measuring distance.

Example: She stepped onto the stage to give her speech.

sternward

IPA: /ˈstɜrnwərd/

KK: /ˈstɜrnˌwɜrd/

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the back part of a ship or boat.

Example: The crew moved sternward to secure the ropes at the rear of the vessel.

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