Meaning: An early type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a smaller rear wheel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He rode a penny-farthing in the parade.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: ordinary bicycle

Meaning: A vehicle designed to transport multiple passengers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They bought a people carrier for family trips.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• minivan
• MPV

Meaning: A type of transportation system that moves people, often in urban areas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The airport has a people mover to transport passengers between terminals.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• shuttle
• transit system

Meaning: A liquid fuel used in internal combustion engines, also known as gasoline.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He filled his car with petrol.

Category: Transportation › Fuel

Synonyms:

• gasoline
• fuel

Meaning: A place where fuel is sold for vehicles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He stopped at the petrol station to refuel.

Category: Transportation › Fuel

Synonyms: gas station

Meaning: The container in a vehicle that holds petrol.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The petrol tank was nearly empty.

Category: Transportation › Fuel

Synonyms: fuel tank

Meaning: A collision of several vehicles, often on a road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a pile-up on the highway due to the fog.

Category: Transportation › Accidents

Synonyms:

• collision
• accident

Meaning: A seat for a passenger on a motorcycle or bicycle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She sat on the pillion behind him.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms: passenger seat

Meaning: A person who operates an aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pilot announced our arrival.

Category: Transportation › Aviation

Synonyms:

• aviator
• captain

Meaning: A flat, two-dimensional surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The table has a smooth plane.

Synonyms:

• surface
• aircraft

Meaning: The amount of cargo or number of passengers that a plane can carry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The planeload of supplies arrived yesterday.

Category: Transportation › Aviation

Synonyms: cargo load

Meaning: A flat-bottomed boat or floating structure used for support.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They used a pontoon to cross the river.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• boat
• raft

Meaning: A hole in a road surface caused by wear or weather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Be careful of the pothole on the street.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• crater
• hole

Meaning: Describing a road that has many potholes.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pot-holed road made driving difficult.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• damaged
• bumpy

Antonyms:

• smooth
• well-maintained

Meaning: A system that makes steering a vehicle easier.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The car has power steering for better handling.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• assisted steering
• easy steering

Meaning: A boat powered by an engine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They took a powerboat out for a day on the lake.

Category: Transportation › Watercraft

Synonyms:

• motorboat
• speedboat

Meaning: The front part of a ship or boat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The prow cut through the waves.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• bow
• front

Meaning: A type of railway car designed for sleeping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We traveled in a Pullman on our train journey.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• railcar
• sleeping car

Meaning: a bicycle

Part of speech: noun

Example: He rode his push bike to school.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• bicycle
• cycle

Meaning: a cart pushed by hand for transporting goods

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vendor used a pushcart to sell fruits.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• handcart
• trolley

Meaning: a four-wheeled vehicle for off-road use

Part of speech: noun

Example: He rode his quad bike through the muddy trails.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms: ATV

Meaning: A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• wharf
• dock

Meaning: The area next to a quay.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quay side was bustling with activity.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• dockside
• wharf side

Meaning: A line of people or vehicles awaiting their turn.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We waited in the queue for tickets.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• line
• row

Meaning: A system of tracks for trains to travel on.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The railroad connects the two major cities.

Category: Transportation › Rail Systems

Meaning: A system of tracks and trains for transporting goods and passengers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The railway network is essential for trade.

Category: Transportation › Rail Systems

Meaning: A person who works on a railway, such as a conductor or engineer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The railwayman checked the tickets before the train departed.

Category: Transportation › Rail Systems

Meaning: A system of public transportation that moves people quickly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city invested in rapid transit to reduce traffic.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• public transport
• metro

Meaning: A shortcut taken by drivers to avoid traffic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He knows all the rat runs to get home faster.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• shortcut
• detour

Meaning: An abbreviation for 'road'.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The store is located on Main Rd.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• street
• way

Meaning: A mirror in a vehicle that allows the driver to see behind them.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He adjusted the rear-view mirror before driving.

Category: Transportation › Automotive

Synonyms:

• back mirror
• rear mirror

Meaning: A motor vehicle designed for recreational activities, like camping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They traveled across the country in their recreational vehicle.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• RV
• camper

Meaning: A signal indicating to stop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He ran the red light and got pulled over by the police.

Category: Transportation › Traffic Rules

Synonyms:

• stop signal
• traffic signal

Meaning: A refrigerated truck or container.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The goods were transported in a reefer to keep them fresh.

Category: Transportation › Logistics

Synonyms:

• refrigerated container
• cooler

Meaning: To repair or renovate something, especially a ship or vehicle.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to refit the old boat for better performance.

Category: Transportation › Marine

Synonyms:

• renovate
• repair

Meaning: To supply fuel again.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We need to refuel the car before the trip.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• replenish
• reload

Meaning: A strap used to control a horse or other animal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He pulled on the reins to slow the horse.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• strap
• lead

Meaning: To change the route of something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We had to re-route the delivery due to road construction.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• redirect
• detour

Antonyms: follow

Meaning: A small vehicle for one or two passengers, pulled by a person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a rickshaw to the market.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• pedicab
• tuk-tuk

Meaning: Past participle of ride; to have traveled on something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I have ridden my bike to school.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• traveled
• journeyed