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Topic: Travel

lookout

IPA: /ˈlʊkaʊt/

KK: /ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A place or person that watches over an area to keep it safe or to observe something.

Example: The lookout on the hill spotted the approaching ship from miles away.

lounge

IPA: /laʊndʒ/

KK: /laʊndʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down without any specific purpose.

Example: After a long week, I love to lounge on the couch and watch movies.

noun

Definition: A place where people can relax, often with comfortable seating, such as a living room or a public waiting area in hotels or airports.

Example: After a long day of travel, I enjoyed sitting in the lounge with a good book.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down comfortably.

Example: After a long week, I just want to lounge on the couch and watch movies.

luff

IPA: /lʌf/

KK: /lʌf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To steer a sailing boat closer to the wind, causing the sails to flap or lose wind.

Example: The captain decided to luff the sails to avoid capsizing in the strong gusts.

noun

Definition: The front part of a ship's bow or the forward edge of a sail, often related to sailing closer to the wind.

Example: The sailor adjusted the luff of the sail to catch more wind.

transitive verb

Definition: To raise or lower the boom of a crane or similar equipment.

Example: The operator had to luff the crane to adjust its position.

lugger

IPA: /ˈlʌɡər/

KK: /ˈlʌɡər/

noun

Definition: A small boat that is used for fishing or sailing, typically with two or three masts and sails.

Example: The fisherman took his lugger out to sea early in the morning.

mainland

IPA: //ˈmeɪn.lænd//

KK: /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

noun

Definition: The largest part of a continent, not including any islands nearby.

Example: The mainland is home to most of the country's population.

mainline

IPA: //ˈmeɪnlaɪn//

KK: /meɪnlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is part of a major or established group, often recognized as traditional or conventional.

Example: The mainline churches have a significant influence on community values.

intransitive verb

Definition: To inject a drug directly into a vein.

Example: He decided to mainline the drug for a quicker effect.

transitive verb

Definition: To inject a substance, especially a drug, directly into a large vein in the body.

Example: He decided to mainline the drug for a quicker effect.

mainmast

IPA: /ˈmeɪnˌmæst/

KK: /meɪnˌmæst/

noun

Definition: The main vertical pole on a sailing ship that supports the sails and rigging.

Example: The crew worked hard to raise the mainmast of the ship before setting sail.

mainsail

IPA: //ˈmeɪnseɪl//

KK: /ˈmeɪnseɪl/

noun

Definition: The main sail on a boat or ship that is used to catch the wind and help it move forward.

Example: The sailor adjusted the mainsail to catch the strong wind.

mainsheet

IPA: /ˈmeɪnʃiːt/

KK: /meɪnʃit/

noun

Definition: A rope used to adjust the position and angle of a mainsail on a boat.

Example: The sailor pulled the mainsheet to adjust the sail for better wind capture.

maintop

IPA: /ˈmeɪnˌtɒp/

KK: /ˈmeɪnˌtɑp/

noun

Definition: A flat area located at the top of the mainmast on a square-rigged ship, used for various purposes including navigation and observation.

Example: The sailor climbed up to the maintop to get a better view of the approaching storm.

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