Meaning: To sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I love to ride my bike in the park.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• travel
• journey

Meaning: A person who rides a vehicle or animal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rider was skilled at handling the horse.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• passenger
• traveler

Meaning: A vehicle designed for driving on the left side of the road with the steering wheel on the right.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In the UK, cars are often right-hand drive.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: RHD

Meaning: A road that encircles a city or town.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took the ring road to avoid traffic.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• bypass
• circumference road

Meaning: A boat designed for use on rivers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi.

Category: Transportation › Boats

Meaning: A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The road was closed for repairs.

Category: Transportation › Infrastructure

Meaning: A driver who takes up more than their share of the road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: That road hog almost caused an accident.

Category: Transportation › Driving

Meaning: A map showing roads and routes for travel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used a road map to plan our trip.

Category: Transportation › Navigation

Meaning: Charging drivers for using certain roads or areas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Road pricing can help reduce traffic congestion.

Category: Transportation › Economics

Meaning: Aggressive behavior by drivers in response to other drivers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Road rage can lead to dangerous situations.

Category: Transportation › Driving

Meaning: An obstruction on a road that prevents vehicles from passing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a roadblock due to construction.

Category: Transportation › Infrastructure

Meaning: The ability of a vehicle to maintain grip on the road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The car's roadholding is excellent on wet surfaces.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Meaning: The land at the side of a road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We stopped to rest by the roadside.

Category: Transportation › Infrastructure

Meaning: A type of open-top car.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove his new roadster along the coast.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Meaning: The part of a road used by vehicles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The roadway was clear after the rain.

Category: Transportation › Infrastructure

Meaning: Construction or maintenance work on roads.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The roadworks caused a delay in traffic.

Category: Transportation › Infrastructure

Meaning: to sit on and control the movement of a horse or vehicle.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She rode her bike to school.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• mounted
• traveled

Antonyms:

• dismounted
• walked

Meaning: the vehicles used on a railway.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The company invested in new rolling stock.

Category: Transportation › Railways

Synonyms:

• rail vehicles
• trains

Meaning: a type of ship designed for vehicles to roll on and off.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The roll-on roll-off ferry is convenient for transporting cars.

Category: Transportation › Shipping

Synonyms: RoRo ship

Meaning: the act of turning over or changing position.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rollover of the vehicle caused a traffic jam.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• turnover
• overturn

Meaning: A frame attached to the roof of a vehicle for carrying items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used the roof rack to transport our bikes.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms: luggage rack

Meaning: A circular intersection where traffic flows in one direction around a central island.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Take the second exit at the roundabout.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• traffic circle
• rotary

Meaning: A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took the scenic route to the beach.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• path
• way

Antonyms:

• dead end
• block

Meaning: A visual representation of a route, showing the path from one location to another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The route map helped us navigate the city.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• map
• guide

Meaning: A small boat that is propelled by oars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We rented a rowboat for the afternoon.

Category: Transportation › Boating

Synonyms:

• dinghy
• skiff

Meaning: A boat designed for rowing, typically small and lightweight.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They took the rowing boat out on the lake.

Category: Transportation › Boating

Synonyms:

• rowboat
• dinghy

Meaning: A device used to hold an oar in place on a boat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He adjusted the rowlock before starting to row.

Category: Transportation › Boating

Synonyms: oarlock

Meaning: To hit someone or something with a vehicle.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He accidentally ran over a cone.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• hit
• collide

Meaning: A small vehicle for short trips.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove a runabout around the city.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• small car
• vehicle

Meaning: A strip of land where aircraft take off and land.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The plane taxied down the runway before taking off.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: airstrip

Meaning: The time of day when traffic is heaviest.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I try to avoid driving during rush hour.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: peak time

Meaning: A long, deep track made by the repeated passage of wheels or animals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rut in the road made driving difficult.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• groove
• track

Meaning: Having deep grooves or tracks, often from wear.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The rutted road was difficult to navigate.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• grooved
• tracked

Meaning: A recreational vehicle used for traveling and camping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We rented an RV for our road trip.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: motorhome

Meaning: A type of sailing ship with two or more masts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The schooner sailed smoothly across the water.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms: ship

Meaning: To move quickly or hurriedly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She had to scoot to catch the bus.

Category: Transportation › Movement

Synonyms:

• hurry
• dash

Meaning: A small vehicle with two wheels that is propelled by pushing with one foot.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child rode his scooter in the park.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms: kick scooter

Meaning: Carried or transported by the sea.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Sea borne trade has been important for centuries.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• maritime
• oceanic

Meaning: The person in command of a ship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sea captain navigated through the storm.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• ship captain
• master

Meaning: An experienced sailor or seafarer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The sea dog shared tales of his adventures at sea.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• sailor
• mariner