Transportation

Transportation

Any mode or method of locomotion that serves to move people, goods or services from one location to another.

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fire ship

Transportation; Nautical

a ship loaded with flammable materials and explosives and sailed into an enemy port or fleet either already burning or ready to be set alight by its crew (who would then abandon ...

first-rate

Transportation; Nautical

the classification for the largest sailing warships of the 17th through 19th centuries. They had 3 masts, 850+ crew and 100+ guns.

first lieutenant

Transportation; Nautical

in the Royal Navy, the senior lieutenant on board; responsible to the Commander for the domestic affairs of the ship's company. Also known as 'Jimmy the One' or 'Number One'. ...

first mate

Transportation; Nautical

the Second in command of a ship.

fixed propeller

Transportation; Nautical

a propeller mounted on a rigid shaft protruding from the hull of a vessel, usually driven by an inboard motor; steering must be done using a rudder. See also outboard motor and ...