Transportation Technology

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains

adjective relating to locomotion or capable of moving under its own power

  • The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars through the mountain pass.
  • I love watching the old locomotive chug along the tracks at the train museum.
  • That locomotive is a real powerhouse, it can haul some serious cargo!
  • Her determination was like a locomotive, unstoppable and powerful.

noun a type of railway system in which a single rail serves as a track for the train

  • The city council approved the construction of a new monorail system to improve public transportation.
  • Let's take the monorail to get to the theme park faster.
  • I heard the monorail is the coolest way to travel around town.
  • Her thoughts were like a monorail, moving swiftly and directly from one point to the next.

noun Motive power is a noun that refers to the force or energy that drives something forward or gives it the ability to move. In the context of machinery or vehicles, it can also refer to the source of power that makes them operate.

  • The steam engine is a classic example of a machine powered by motive power.
  • The car's motive power comes from its engine.
  • That motorcycle has some serious motive power under the hood.
  • Education is the motive power that drives success in life.

noun a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation that would propel a pod-like vehicle through a near-vacuum tube at more than airline speed

  • The hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation.
  • Have you heard about that new hyperloop transportation system?
  • I can't wait to ride in the hyperloop!
  • The hyperloop project is like a futuristic dream come true.

noun a mechanism for changing gears on a bicycle, typically consisting of a chain, sprockets, and a mechanism to move the chain from one sprocket to another

  • The derailleur is a crucial component of a bicycle's drivetrain system.
  • I had to adjust my derailleur after it started making a strange noise.
  • My derailleur got all messed up on that bumpy trail.
  • His bad decisions acted like a derailleur, causing his life to go off track.

noun a type of train that uses magnetic levitation to move smoothly and quickly without touching the tracks

  • The maglev train uses magnetic levitation to glide smoothly and efficiently along its track.
  • Have you ever been on a maglev train? It's so cool how it hovers above the track!
  • Dude, the maglev is like something out of a sci-fi movie, it's insane!
  • Her confidence was like a maglev, effortlessly rising above any obstacles in her way.

NFC

noun NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a technology that allows devices to communicate by touching or being in close proximity to each other.

adjective NFC technology is commonly used in smartphones and other electronic devices.

preposition The data transfer using NFC is fast and secure.

  • NFC technology allows for contactless communication between devices.
  • I love using NFC to quickly transfer files between my phone and laptop.
  • NFC makes sharing stuff so much easier.
  • NFC is like magic, making things happen with just a tap.

noun a pod designed for mobility, typically used for transportation purposes

  • The company is investing in research and development of a new mobility pod for urban transportation.
  • Have you seen the new mobility pod that just hit the market? It looks so cool!
  • I can't wait to hop in that sweet mobility pod and cruise around town.
  • In the future, our minds will be like mobility pods, able to transport us to different places with just a thought.

noun a term that refers to a specific person, place, thing, or idea

  • The ADMS system is designed to efficiently manage all aspects of data storage.
  • I heard the ADMS software is really user-friendly and easy to navigate.
  • I'm gonna need you to ADMS that document ASAP.
  • Her ability to ADMS the team through the project was impressive.

noun a type of transportation system that uses cables to transport passengers up and down steep inclines or mountainsides

  • The aerial funicular provides a scenic ride up the mountain for tourists.
  • Let's take the aerial funicular up to the top for some great views.
  • The aerial funicular is like a cool sky train taking us up the mountain.
  • Riding the aerial funicular feels like ascending to new heights in life.