Meaning: A car with a fixed roof and two doors.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She drove a sleek red coupe.

Category: Transportation › Automobiles

Synonyms:

• car
• vehicle

Meaning: A device on the front of a train to clear obstacles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cowcatcher removed debris from the tracks.

Category: Transportation › Railways

Synonyms: cow pusher

Meaning: To collide violently with something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The car crashed into the tree.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• collide
• smash

Antonyms:

• avoid
• dodge

Meaning: A safety barrier designed to prevent vehicles from leaving the road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crash barrier saved the car from going off the cliff.

Category: Transportation › Safety

Synonyms: guardrail

Meaning: A test to evaluate the safety of vehicles during collisions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The car passed the crash test with flying colors.

Category: Transportation › Safety

Synonyms: safety test

Meaning: A mannequin used in crash tests to simulate human responses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crash test dummy was placed in the driver's seat.

Category: Transportation › Safety

Synonyms: test dummy

Meaning: To land an aircraft in an emergency situation.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The pilot had to crash-land the plane in a field.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: emergency landing

Meaning: A person or thing that crawls, often used for a type of vehicle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crawler moved slowly over the rough terrain.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• creeper
• crawler vehicle

Meaning: A street that intersects another street.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Turn left at the cross street.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: intersection street

Meaning: A place where roads or paths intersect.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Be careful when you reach the crossing.

Synonyms:

• intersection
• junction

Meaning: A place where two or more roads meet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We stopped at the cross-roads to decide which way to go.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• intersection
• junction

Meaning: A designated area for pedestrians to cross the street.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Always use the crosswalk when crossing the road.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: pedestrian crossing

Meaning: To travel smoothly at a steady speed.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We will cruise along the coast this weekend.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• sail
• navigate

Meaning: A system that automatically controls the speed of a vehicle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I set the cruise control to 65 mph.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: speed control

Meaning: A type of warship or a vehicle designed for comfort.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cruiser sailed smoothly across the ocean.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• ship
• vehicle

Meaning: A designated lane on a road for cyclists.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Riding in the cycle lane is safer for bikers.

Category: Transportation › Road Safety

Synonyms:

• bike lane
• cycling path

Meaning: A path specifically designed for cyclists.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cycle path runs along the river.

Category: Transportation › Road Safety

Synonyms:

• bike path
• cycling trail

Meaning: A small vehicle pulled by a bicycle, used for transporting passengers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a cycle rickshaw to the market.

Category: Transportation › Public Transport

Synonyms:

• pedicab
• bike taxi

Meaning: A designated route for cyclists, often separated from motor traffic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new cycleway makes biking safer in the city.

Category: Transportation › Road Safety

Synonyms:

• bike route
• cycling lane

Meaning: a type of shared taxi or minibus in Tanzania

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a dala-dala to the market.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• minibus
• taxi

Meaning: the panel in a vehicle displaying controls and instruments

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dashboard showed the speed and fuel level.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• control panel
• instrument panel

Meaning: to reduce speed.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The driver had to decelerate to avoid an accident.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• slow down
• reduce speed

Antonyms:

• accelerate
• speed up

Meaning: a suffix used to indicate the number of levels or layers.

Part of speech: suffix

Example: A double-decker bus has two levels.

Category: Transportation

Meaning: To remove ice from a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to deice the windshield before driving.

Category: Transportation › Vehicle Maintenance

Synonyms:

• defrost
• unfreeze

Meaning: A substance used to remove ice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used a de-icer on the car windows.

Category: Transportation › Vehicle Maintenance

Synonyms: ice remover

Meaning: A place where goods are stored or transported.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The train depot was busy with passengers.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• station
• warehouse

Meaning: To cause a train to leave its tracks.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The storm could derail the train service.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• divert
• disrupt

Antonyms: stay on track

Meaning: An incident where a train leaves its tracks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The derailment caused significant delays.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• accident
• incident

Meaning: A traditional sailing vessel used in the Indian Ocean.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a dhow ride along the coast.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• boat
• ship

Meaning: A small boat, often used for recreation or as a lifeboat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They took the dinghy out to the lake for a day of fishing.

Category: Transportation › Boats

Synonyms: small boat

Meaning: A railroad car where passengers can eat meals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed dinner in the dining car during our train journey.

Category: Transportation › Rail

Synonyms: restaurant car

Meaning: A road made of dirt, typically unpaved.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We drove down a dirt road to reach the cabin.

Category: Transportation › Roads

Synonyms: unpaved road

Meaning: A road with a physical barrier separating lanes of traffic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The divided highway made driving safer.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: dual carriageway

Meaning: A structure where ships are loaded and unloaded.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ship is at the dock for repairs.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms:

• wharf
• pier

Meaning: An area where ships are built or repaired.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dock yard was filled with new vessels.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms: shipyard

Meaning: The area next to a dock where loading and unloading occurs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dockside was busy with workers.

Category: Transportation › Maritime

Synonyms: wharf side

Meaning: A sled pulled by dogs, used for transportation in snowy areas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They went on a dogsled ride through the snowy landscape.

Category: Transportation › Winter Sports

Synonyms:

• dog sled
• sled

Meaning: A small wheeled cart used for transporting heavy items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a dolly to move the boxes.

Category: Transportation › Moving Equipment

Synonyms:

• cart
• trolley

Meaning: A bus with two levels.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a double-decker bus around the city.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: two-tier bus

Meaning: To park a vehicle in a way that blocks another vehicle.

Part of speech: verb

Example: It's illegal to double-park on the street.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• block
• obstruct