a

aircraft ·noun

Definition: any vehicle, with or without an engine, which can fly, such as a plane or helicopter Level: B2

a

approach ·noun (COMING CLOSER)

Definition: when something or someone gets nearer in distance or time Level: B2

b

board ·noun (MEALS)

Definition: meals that are provided at a place where you stay Level: B2

b

brake ·verb

Definition: to make a vehicle stop or move more slowly Level: B2

b

bumper ·noun

Definition: a bar fixed along the front or the back of a vehicle to protect it in an accident Level: B2

c

captain ·noun (SHIP/AIRCRAFT)

Definition: the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft Level: B2

c

carry ·verb (TRANSPORT)

Definition: to move someone or something from one place to another Level: B2

c

connection ·noun (TRAVEL)

Definition: a train, bus or aircraft that leaves a short time after another arrives, so people can continue their journey Level: B2

c

cover ·verb (DISTANCE)

Definition: to travel a particular distance Level: B2

c

crossroads ·noun

Definition: a place where two roads cross each other Level: B2

c

cruise ·verb

Definition: to go on a cruise or boat trip Level: B2

c

cycle ·noun (BICYCLE)

Definition: a bicycle Level: B2

d

deck ·noun (SHIP)

Definition: the flat area of a ship or boat that is not covered Level: B2

f

fly ·verb (CONTROL AIRCRAFT)

Definition: to control an aircraft or other vehicle in air or space Level: B2

g

gasoline ·noun

Definition: gas, a liquid fuel for cars and trucks Level: B2

g

gear ·noun (VEHICLE PART)

Definition: a set of parts in a motor vehicle or bicycle that control how fast the wheels turn Level: B2

h

horn ·noun (SOUND)

Definition: a piece of equipment used to make a loud sound as a warning or signal Level: B2

i

immigration ·noun (COMING INTO A COUNTRY)

Definition: when someone comes to live in a different country Level: B2

j

journey ·noun

Definition: when you travel from one place to another Level: B2

l

landing ·noun

Definition: an arrival on the ground of an aircraft or boat Level: B2

l

lane ·noun (PART)

Definition: part of a road or track that is separated from the other parts, usually by a painted line Level: B2

l

lane ·noun (ROAD)

Definition: a narrow road in the countryside or in a town Level: B2

m

motor ·noun

Definition: the part of a machine or vehicle that changes electricity or fuel into movement and makes it work Level: B2

m

motorist ·noun

Definition: a person who drives a car Level: B2

o

overtake ·verb

Definition: to go past a vehicle or person that is going in the same direction Level: B2

p

parachute ·noun

Definition: a large piece of special cloth used to cause someone or something it is attached to drop slowly and safely from an aircraft to the ground Level: B2

r

rocket ·noun (VEHICLE)

Definition: a tube-shaped device containing fuel and an engine that pushes a vehicle into space Level: B2

r

row ·verb

Definition: to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the water using oars Level: B2

r

run ·verb (TRAVEL)

Definition: If trains or buses are running, they are available to travel on. Level: B2

r

rush hour ·noun

Definition: the time when a lot of people are traveling to or from work and so roads and trains are very busy Level: B2

s

sail ·verb (MOVE ON WATER)

Definition: When a boat or a ship sails, it travels on the water. Level: B2

s

scheduled ·adjective (FLIGHT)

Definition: traveling at a regular time each day or week Level: B2

s

steer ·verb (CONTROL DIRECTION)

Definition: to control the direction of a vehicle Level: B2

s

steering wheel ·noun

Definition: a wheel that you turn to control the direction of a vehicle Level: B2

s

stopover ·noun

Definition: a short stop between parts of a trip Level: B2

t

terminal ·noun

Definition: a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship Level: B2

t

trail ·noun (PATH)

Definition: a path through the countryside, often made or used for a particular purpose Level: B2

t

transport ·noun (GOODS/PEOPLE)

Definition: when people or goods are moved from one place to another Level: B2

t

transport ·verb

Definition: to move people or goods from one place to another Level: B2

t

transportation ·noun (MOVING PEOPLE/GOODS)

Definition: when people or goods are moved from one place to another Level: B2

t

trekking ·noun

Definition: when you go on a long, difficult trip on foot Level: B2

v

voyage ·noun

Definition: a long journey, especially by ship, or in space Level: B2

w

wing ·noun (AIRCRAFT)

Definition: one of the two long, flat parts at the sides of an aircraft that allow it to fly Level: B2

y

yacht ·noun

Definition: a boat with sails and sometimes an engine, used for either racing or traveling on for pleasure Level: B2