| about |
If a book is about trains, it means that the book tells you many things that have to do with trains. It might tell you things like where the first trains were built, what fuel trains use, or how fast trains travel. [1/2 definitions] |
| astronaut |
An astronaut is a person whose job is to travel and work in space. |
| Atlantic Ocean |
The Atlantic Ocean is one of the five oceans on our planet. An ocean is a large body of salt water that covers a very large part of the earth. It is much bigger than a sea or lake. If you want to travel from America to Africa or Europe, the fastest way is to cross the Atlantic Ocean. |
| balloon |
A balloon is a very large bag that is made to go high up into the air when it is filled with a certain kind of gas or with hot air. This kind of balloon can be attached to something that carries passengers or scientific equipment. Balloons like this can travel long distances. [1/2 definitions] |
| Baltic Sea |
The Baltic Sea is a large body of water in northern Europe. It lies between the countries of Sweden and Finland, and it touches other countries such as Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Fishing boats go out into the Baltic Sea, and people often cross the sea in ferries as they travel from country to country. |
| barge |
A barge is a big, long, flat boat. It is used for carrying large amounts of things that are being bought or sold. Barges are usually made to travel up and down large rivers or canals. |
| boat |
A boat is something you use to travel on water. It is usually smaller than what we call a ship. |
| briefcase |
A briefcase is a flat container that is often made of leather and has a handle. Briefcases are used for carrying things like papers or books. Adults often use them when they travel between home and work. |
| by |
We sometimes use the word by to talk about how we do something or what we use to do something. When you travel by train, it means that you use a train to go somewhere. [1/6 definitions] |
| camel |
A camel is a large animal with a long neck, long legs, and smooth hair. Camels have hoofs on their feet, and they have a large hump, or two humps, on their back. Camels live in northern Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia. People sometimes ride camels when they travel in a desert. People ride camels in the desert because camels don't need to drink water very often, and deserts are very dry. |
| camp1 |
When you camp, you sleep at night in an outdoor place, usually in a tent. When people travel or take a vacation, they sometimes camp instead of staying in a hotel. [1/3 definitions] |
| canal |
A canal is something like a river, but it is made by people. Boats can travel up and down canals. |
| carriage |
A carriage is something set on wheels that people can sit inside and use to travel from place to place. A carriage has no engine, and it has to be pulled or pushed to make it move. Before people used cars, they often rode in carriages pulled by horses. |
| drive |
When you drive somewhere, it means that you travel in someone's car or truck. [2/5 definitions] |
| explore |
When you explore a place, you travel across it or go through it so that you can learn about it. |
| far |
When you go far, you go a long way. When you travel far to school, it means that you travel over a long distance to school. [1/3 definitions] |
| flock1 |
A flock is a group of animals that live and travel together. We use the word flock only for certain types of animals, though. Some animals that stay together in flocks are sheep and goats, and also birds such as geese, ducks, and chickens. |
| fly1 |
When you fly, you travel in an airplane or other vehicle that goes in the air. [1/3 definitions] |
| go1 |
When you go, you move or travel from one place to another. [1/7 definitions] |
| herd |
A herd is a group of cows or similar animals that eat and travel together. [1/2 definitions] |
| horse |
A horse is a large, strong animal with long legs, short fur, and a tail. People sometimes ride horses or use them to pull loads. Before there were cars, people used horses to travel and to pull things like carts or wagons. |