Ships/Travel Nouns
a float or frame attached to the side of a boat to keep it steady
a square scarf, usually with a checkered pattern, worn around the head or neck, common in Middle Eastern countries
keffiyeh
the act of taking someone away by force or against their will
abduction
to cut or divide something into two equal parts
bisect
not too strict or harsh when giving rules or punishments
lenient
a person who helps passengers on a plane, train, or ship
steward
broken pieces left after something is destroyed or damaged
debris
large, powerful guns used in war, often mounted on vehicles or fired from the ground
artillery
to wave or swing arms or legs wildly, often in panic or struggle
flail
treated as if less than human, in a cruel or unfair way
subhuman
a tool used to measure something, like speed or pressure
gauge
the Islamic call to prayer, announced from a mosque
adhan
something very large and powerful, like a giant animal or machine
behemoth
to take off a hat or piece of clothing, often as a polite gesture
doff
giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen
ominous
a person whose job is to carry bags, often in hotels or train stations
porter
a headscarf worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
hijab
torn and worn out
tattered
to stand in a line and wait for your turn
queue
showing that you don’t care about something or think it’s unimportant
dismissive
a document that lets someone enter or stay in a foreign country
visa
a word used to describe someone who does not believe in a certain religion, often in a negative way
infidel
worn down so much that the fabric is thin or has holes
threadbare
very light, delicate, or heavenly, as if not from this world
ethereal
related to the sea, ships, or sailing
maritime