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Topic: Travel

fulham

IPA: //ˈfʌləm//

KK: /ˈfʊləm/

noun

Definition: A type of die that is designed to give a specific outcome, often used in games of chance.

Example: He rolled the fulham during the game, and it landed on a six every time.

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.

furling

IPA: /ˈfɜːrlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfɜr.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of rolling up sails in a neat and secure way, usually on a boat.

Example: The crew was busy with the furling of the sails as the storm approached.

verb

Definition: To roll or fold something, especially a sail or flag, neatly and securely.

Example: The sailors were furling the sails as the storm approached.

fusee

IPA: //fjuˈziː//

KK: /fjuːˈziː/

noun

Definition: A type of colored flare or signal used to warn vehicles or trains, or a device that helps in the timing mechanism of clocks by unwinding a cord or chain.

Example: The train driver saw the fusee and knew to slow down for the upcoming crossing.

galliot

IPA: /ˈɡæl.i.ət/

KK: /ˈgæliət/

noun

Definition: A type of small, fast ship that was used in the Mediterranean Sea, often characterized by its long and narrow shape.

Example: The galliot sailed swiftly across the Mediterranean, carrying goods from port to port.

gangplank

IPA: /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/

KK: /ˈgæŋˌplæŋk/

noun

Definition: A board or ramp that connects a ship to a pier, allowing people to walk on and off the ship.

Example: The crew set up the gangplank so passengers could board the ship easily.

gangplow

IPA: //ˈɡæŋplaʊ//

KK: /ˈgæŋˌplaʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of plow that has multiple blades to create several furrows in the soil at the same time.

Example: The farmer used a gangplow to prepare the field for planting.

gateway

IPA: /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/

KK: /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: A structure or opening that allows entry or access, often used to describe a physical entrance or a means of connecting different systems, especially in technology.

Example: The old stone gateway led to a beautiful garden.

gennaker

IPA: //ˈdʒɛnəˌkər//

KK: /ˈdʒɛnəˌkɚ/

noun

Definition: A type of sail that combines features of both a genoa and a spinnaker, typically used for sailing downwind.

Example: The sailor hoisted the gennaker to catch the wind and speed up the boat.

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