Transportation Industry Vocabulary

noun a person who operates a bomber aircraft

• The bombardier was responsible for accurately releasing the bombs over the target area.
• The bombardier nailed the target with precision.
• That bombardier is a real pro at dropping bombs.
• Her words hit me like a bombardier dropping bombs from the sky.

noun a person or thing that checks, such as a person who verifies something or a pattern of squares used in a game like checkers

• The plagiarism checker identified several instances of copied content in the student's paper.
• I always use a grammar checker before submitting my essays.
• The spell checker on my phone is so helpful when I'm texting quickly.
• She acted as a moral checker, always making sure her friends were making good choices.

noun a series of ridges, furrows, or grooves that are formed in a material such as metal or cardboard

• The corrugation of the cardboard box provides added strength for shipping.
• I love the look of corrugated metal on old barns.
• That corrugation on the road always gives my car a bumpy ride.
• The corrugation of his brow showed his deep concentration.

noun the personnel of a merchant marine

• The merchant marine plays a crucial role in international trade by transporting goods across the seas.
• My cousin is thinking about joining the merchant marine to see the world while earning a living.
• I heard that the merchant marine life is tough but rewarding, with lots of time spent at sea.
• In the business world, having a strong network is like having a powerful merchant marine to transport your goods to new markets.

noun a sign or notice for display in a public place

• The protestor held up a placard with a powerful message written on it.
• I saw a placard at the rally that made me laugh out loud.
• The placard at the concert had some really cool artwork on it.
• Her expression was like a placard of emotions, revealing everything she was feeling.

noun a meeting or gathering where people sit down

adjective relating to or designed for sitting down

• Please have a seat and we can begin the sit-down meeting.
• Let's grab a chair and have a sit-down chat.
• Hey, wanna come over for a sit-down and catch up?
• The negotiations between the two parties resulted in a sit-down to discuss terms.