Meaning: A small storage compartment in a car, usually in front of the passenger seat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I keep my registration in the glove compartment.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• storage compartment
• console

Meaning: A long, narrow boat used in Venice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a gondola ride through the canals.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• boat
• vessel

Meaning: A train designed to transport goods.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The goods train arrived at the station on time.

Category: Transportation › Rail

Synonyms: freight train

Meaning: A place where a road crosses railway tracks at the same level.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The train stopped at the grade crossing.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: railroad crossing

Meaning: A situation where traffic is unable to move.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city experienced gridlock during rush hour.

Category: Transportation › Traffic

Synonyms:

• traffic jam
• congestion

Meaning: Personnel responsible for the operations on the ground at an airport.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.

Category: Transportation › Aviation

Synonyms:

• airport staff
• ground staff

Meaning: a taxi or cab that can be hired

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took a hackney carriage to the hotel.

Category: Transportation › Public Transport

Synonyms:

• taxi
• cab

Meaning: a sharp turn in a road

Part of speech: noun

Example: The road had a hairpin bend that required caution.

Category: Transportation › Roads

Synonyms:

• sharp turn
• curve

Meaning: A brake used to keep a vehicle stationary.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't forget to pull the handbrake when you park.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: emergency brake

Meaning: A cart that is pushed or pulled by hand.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a handcart to transport the groceries.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• trolley
• cart

Meaning: The part of a bicycle or motorcycle that is held to steer it.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He adjusted the handle bar for better control.

Category: Transportation › Bicycles

Synonyms:

• steering bar
• grip

Meaning: A large building where aircraft are stored or maintained.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The airplane was parked in the hangar.

Category: Transportation › Aviation

Synonyms:

• shelter
• garage

Meaning: A type of horse-drawn carriage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They rode in a hansom through the city.

Category: Transportation › Carriages

Synonyms:

• carriage
• cab

Meaning: The area beside a road for emergency stops.

Part of speech: noun

Example: You should pull over to the hard shoulder if you have a flat tire.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• emergency lane
• shoulder

Meaning: A car with a rear door that swings upward.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They drove a compact hatchback.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• compact car
• vehicle

Meaning: To pull or carry something heavy.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They had to haul the furniture up the stairs.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• carry
• transport

Antonyms:

• drop
• release

Meaning: A person or vehicle that transports goods.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hauler delivered the shipment on time.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• carrier
• transporter

Meaning: A person or company that transports goods by road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The haulier was responsible for the delivery.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• carrier
• freight company

Meaning: heavy goods vehicle

Part of speech: noun

Example: The HGV delivered supplies to the store.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• truck
• lorry

Meaning: A main road for traveling long distances, especially one that is wide and fast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We drove on the highway to reach the city.

Category: Transportation › Roads

Synonyms: motorway

Meaning: To travel by getting rides from passing vehicles.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to hitchhike across the country.

Category: Transportation › Travel

Synonyms: thumb a ride

Meaning: To make a loud noise with a horn or beak.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He honked the horn to get their attention.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms: toot

Meaning: A vehicle designed for transporting horses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They loaded the horsebox with their horses for the show.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: horse trailer

Meaning: Pulled by a horse.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They took a horse-drawn carriage through the park.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms: equine

Meaning: A type of boat that uses wings below the water to lift it above the surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hydrofoil glided smoothly over the waves.

Category: Transportation › Boats

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: To slide uncontrollably on a wet surface, usually water.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The car began to hydroplane on the wet road.

Category: Transportation › Driving

Meaning: To delay or prevent someone or something from progressing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Heavy traffic can impede our journey.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• hinder
• obstruct

Antonyms:

• facilitate
• assist

Meaning: Arriving or coming in.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The incoming flights were delayed due to weather conditions.

Category: Transportation › Air Travel

Synonyms:

• arriving
• incoming

Antonyms:

• outgoing
• departing

Meaning: A highway that connects different states.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We traveled on the interstate to reach our destination.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• highway
• freeway

Meaning: an old, dilapidated car

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove a jalopy that barely started.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• old car
• clunker

Meaning: blocked or crowded

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The traffic was jammed during rush hour.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• blocked
• crowded

Antonyms: clear

Meaning: A type of rugged vehicle designed for off-road driving.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They drove their jeep through the muddy trails.

Category: Transportation › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• SUV
• off-roader

Meaning: A type of aircraft that is powered by jet engines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jet flew over the city at high speed.

Category: Transportation › Aircraft

Synonyms: airplane

Meaning: An aircraft powered by jet engines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jet aircraft landed smoothly at the airport.

Category: Transportation › Aircraft

Synonyms: jet

Meaning: An engine that propels an aircraft by jet propulsion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jet engine roared to life as the plane took off.

Category: Transportation › Aircraft

Synonyms: engine

Meaning: A large passenger aircraft powered by jet engines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The jetliner took off smoothly from the runway.

Category: Transportation › Aircraft

Synonyms: airliner

Meaning: a point where two or more things meet

Part of speech: noun

Example: The junction of the two roads was busy.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

• intersection
• crossroads

Meaning: The edge of a raised path or road.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She stepped off the kerb and onto the street.

Category: Transportation

Meaning: The side of the road next to the kerb.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He parked his bike on the kerb side.

Category: Transportation

Meaning: A type of sailing boat with two masts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ketch sailed smoothly across the bay.

Category: Transportation › Marine

Synonyms: sailboat