Transportation 🚗

Ferry

We took the ______ across the lake

The _______ service runs every hour

The island is only accessible by ______

Hint: 🚢 (for passengers and good over a relatively short distance and public service)

Formality: Neutral ⚪

Waterway

The city’s ____________(s) are popular for leisure boating

The Amazon is a major _____________ in South America

Definition: A river, canal or other route for travel by water

Formality: Neutral ⚪

Vessel

The fishing ________ returned to port with a full catch

Blood _________(s) carry blood throughout the body

She poured the wine into a crystal ________

Formality: Neutral ⚪

Tow Truck

After the accident, we had to call a ________ to remove the car.

* My car broke down, so a ________ came to take it to the garage.

* He works as a driver for a local ________ company.

* Synonyms: Wrecker, recovery vehicle, breakdown lorry

* Definition: A truck equipped for towing disabled or impounded vehicles.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Airborne

Examples:

* The plane became ________ just after accelerating down the runway.

* Dust particles can become ________ during strong winds.

* The paratroopers were ________ and ready to jump.

* Synonyms: Flying, aloft, in the air

* Definition: Carried or transmitted by air; (of an aircraft) in the air, having taken off.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Cab

Examples:

* We hailed a ________ to take us to the airport.

* The truck's ________ was spacious and comfortable.

* He works as a ________ driver in the city.

* Synonyms: Taxi, cockpit (truck/train)

* Definition: A taxi; the driver's compartment of a truck, bus, or train.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Chariot

Examples:

* Ancient Roman warriors often rode into battle in ________.

* The mythical god descended from the heavens in his fiery ________.

* The queen arrived in a magnificent gilded ________.

* Synonyms: Cart (two-wheeled), vehicle (historical)

* Definition: A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral (historical/literary)

Chauffeur

Examples:

* The wealthy businessman hired a private ________.

* He asked his ________ to drive him to the airport.

* She decided to ________ her elderly parents to their appointment.

* Synonyms: Driver, drive (verb)

* Definition: (Noun) A person employed to drive a private car or limousine for an employer. (Verb) To drive (someone) in a car as a chauffeur.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Fleet

Examples:

* The company operates a large ________ of delivery trucks.

* A ________ of fishing boats set out to sea.

* He's known for his incredibly ________ footwork.

* Synonyms: Convoy, armada (noun), fast, nimble (adjective)

* Definition: (Noun) A group of vehicles or ships operating under one ownership or command; a number of warships operating together under the same commander. (Adjective) Fast and agile in movement.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Forklifts

Examples:

* The warehouse uses several ________ to move heavy pallets.

* Operators must be certified to drive ________.

* These ________ are designed for narrow aisles.

* Synonyms: Lift trucks, industrial trucks

* Definition: (Plural of forklift) Powered industrial trucks used for lifting and moving materials short distances.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral (technical/industry specific)

Headwind

Examples:

* The cyclists struggled against the strong ________.

* Our progress was slowed by an unexpected ________.

* (Figurative) The project faced significant ________s from competitors.

* Synonyms: Opposing wind, resistance (figurative)

* Definition: A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, such as an aircraft or ship; (figurative) a factor or force that makes progress or success more difficult.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Hearse

Examples:

* The black ________ led the funeral procession.

* The grieving family followed the ________ to the cemetery.

* In older times, a horse-drawn ________ was common.

* Synonyms: Funeral car, coffin transporter

* Definition: A vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Interstate

Examples:

* We took the ________ to get to the next state quickly.

* The accident happened on the busy ________ highway.

* (US) The new ________ system greatly improved travel times.

* Synonyms: Highway, freeway, cross-state road (US specific)

* Definition: (US) A major highway that is part of a nationwide system of roads connecting states; existing or carried on between states.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral (US specific context)

Jaunt

Examples:

* They went for a quick ________ to the coast for the weekend.

* A short country ________ in the car was relaxing.

* Let's take a little ________ to the local market.

* Synonyms: Trip, excursion, outing, stroll

* Definition: A short excursion or journey for pleasure.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Overdrive

1. Examples:

   • The car's engine shifted into ________ on the highway.

   • (Figurative) My brain went into ________ trying to solve the problem.

   • The team worked in ________ to meet the tight deadline.

2. Synonyms: High gear, maximum effort (figurative), full throttle (figurative)

3. Definition: (Noun) A gear in a vehicle providing a ratio of gears such that the driven shaft rotates faster than the driving shaft; (Figurative) a state of great activity, effort, or stress.

4. Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Raft

1. Examples:

   • They used a small wooden ________ to cross the river.

   • The survivors floated on a makeshift ________ for days.

   • (Figurative) We received a whole ________ of complaints.

2. Synonyms: Float, barge (small), collection (figurative)

3. Definition: (Noun) A flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform; (informal, often "a … of") a large number or quantity of something; (Verb) To travel on a … .

4. Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Roadblock

1. Examples:

   • The police set up a ________ to catch the fleeing suspect.

   • (Figurative) Lack of funding was the main ________ to completing the project.

   • They encountered a significant ________ in their negotiations.

2. Synonyms: Barricade, barrier, obstacle, impediment (figurative)

3. Definition: A barrier placed across a road by the police or army to stop and inspect traffic; (figurative) an obstacle that prevents progress.

4. Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Scooter

1. Examples:

   • The child rode his new ________ down the sidewalk.

   • She used an electric ________ to commute to work.

   • Many people in Italy use motor ________s for transportation.

2. Synonyms: Kick scooter, motor scooter, moped (type of motor scooter)

3. Definition: A two-wheeled vehicle with a footboard and handlebars, propelled by pushing with one foot or by a low-powered motor.

4. Formality: ⚪ Neutral