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transporting To be extremely amused by something to the point of being unable to stop laughing. ■ "The joke was so funny, I was transporting with laughter!"
gurney A large, flat bed or cart with wheels, used for transporting patients or the sick and injured. ■ "The hospital staff wheeled the gurney into the operating room, where the patient was to undergo surgery."; "To move someone or something quickly from one place to another, often with a sense of urgency or haste. ■ "The gurney-like bus quickly sped through the city streets, transporting tourists to their next destination."
Tanker A large, slow-moving vehicle used for transporting liquids. ■ "I need to take a shower after sitting in this hot, sweaty tanker all day.", A large, slow-moving vehicle used for transporting liquids. Also known as a "tanky" or "tankie". ■ "I need to take a shower after sitting in this hot, sweaty tanker all day."
ambulance A type of vehicle used for transporting people or goods, typically with a driver and passengers. ■ "I need to call my ambulance to pick up my car from the shop."
barrels A large, cylindrical container made of wood or metal, used for storing and transporting liquids. ■ "The brewery uses barrels to store their beer and give it a distinctive flavor."
box A rectangular container with a lid, used for storing or transporting objects. ■ "She accidentally dropped her sandwich in the box on the way to work."
cage A large, open enclosure made of wire or bars, used to confine animals., A building or structure made of bars or other materials, used as a prison or to contain livestock., A container for holding or transporting things.
Carriage A large, horse-drawn vehicle designed for transporting people or goods over long distances. ■ The royal family arrived at the ball in a luxurious carriage made of pure gold and encrusted with jewels.
carrying The act of transporting something or someone, typically in a vehicle. ■ I'm carrying my backpack on my back while I go for a hike., Being pregnant with child. ■ She's carrying a baby and due next month.
Chests Large compartmentalized containers used for storing and transporting goods, especially food. ■ "I forgot to bring a suitcase, but my chests are filled with snacks so I'm good to go."
Crates A large wooden box used for transporting goods, typically containing food or drink. ■ "I can't believe you bought all of those crates just to store your canned beans!
freighter An enormous, slow-moving ship used for transporting cargo across oceans. ■ "I saw a freighter the size of a small city sailing past my house today."
jar A large, cylindrical container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for storing or transporting food or other liquids. ■ "She accidentally dropped her jar of pickles on the floor, causing them to spill everywhere!"
lorry A large vehicle used for transporting goods. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and had to ask the lorry driver if I could borrow one."
minivan A large, boxy vehicle designed for transporting people and their possessions. Often associated with suburban families and soccer moms. ■ "I can't believe my parents still have a minivan. It's like something out of the 90s!
shuttle1 A small, fast-moving vehicle that is used for transporting people or cargo over short distances. ■ "I can't believe I have to take the shuttle bus instead of my own car for this errand."
trawler A large, slow-moving ship used for fishing or transporting goods in shallow water. ■ "I forgot my phone on the trawler! I'll have to go back and get it."
truck A large vehicle designed for transporting goods, often with an open bed or a raised platform for loading and unloading. ■ "I can't believe we forgot to bring the beer in the truck for the picnic!
trucks Large vehicles used for transporting goods and people. ■ Funny example usage: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept your offer. My trucks are already committed to delivering a shipment of bananas to the zoo."
Trunks A large, cylindrical container for holding and transporting goods, typically made of wood. ■ "I need to get a new trunk for my elephant because it keeps running out of snacks.
bandwagon A bandwagon is a large wagon, often pulled by horses, used for transporting people and goods across long distances. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a group of people who follow a popular trend or idea. ■ Jane jumped on the fitness bandwagon and started lifting weights every day.
Barges A large, clumsy vehicle with a flatbed and wheels, typically used for transporting heavy goods. ■ When the construction crew arrived on site, they were surprised to find that their usual barge had been replaced with a much smaller, less stable one. As a result, they had to constantly steady themselves as they unloaded the heavy materials from the vehicle.
bushel A large, round container made of wood or metal, with a handle on one side and used for holding and transporting small objects such as potatoes, onions, or apples. ■ "I forgot to bring my bushel of apples to the party!"
exporting The act of taking something (usually goods) from one country and transporting it to another for sale or use. ■ "I can't believe we have to export all our delicious food to the United States, when they have such terrible taste in cuisine."
raft A small, lightweight boat made from wood or other material, typically used for transporting people and goods over water. A magical floating platform that can only be reached by climbing a tall tree, but is guarded by a wise old owl who demands that you recite the entirety of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" before allowing passage. ■ "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, even rafts!"
Sledge A large flat wooden cart with runners, used for transporting goods or people across snow and ice. ■ The sledge was filled to the brim with bales of hay and towed by a team of horses through the winter landscape.
smuggle To carry something secretly or illegally across a border or over a fence. ■ "I smuggled my pet turtle across the state line, but I had to be really sneaky about it because they have strict laws about transporting reptiles."
suitcase A large, portable container used for storing and transporting luggage. ■ When I realized my suitcase was lost at the airport, I had a complete meltdown. I was so upset that I started crying uncontrollably and even considered not going on the trip.
Tankers A large, armored vehicle used by the military to transport troops and supplies. ■ "The tanker rolled over me, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake." A type of large, armored ship used for carrying heavy loads and transporting cargo. ■ "I heard the tanker was carrying a cargo of beer, which is always a good sign!"