Finding the Word
a thick piece of wood from a tree
log
The oldest type of water vehicle was a ship
The oldest type of water vehicle was a RAFT.
Gas-powered engines were used later than steam engines.
STEAM ENGINES were used later than GAS-POWERED ENGINES.
a period of 100 years
century
Egyptians built boats to travel across the sea in 4000 BC.
Egyptians built boats to travel across RIVERS AND LAKES in 4000 BC.
Because of cheap fuel, some big cargo ships started using nuclear power.
Because of A LOT OF EXPENSIVE fuel, some big cargo ships started using nuclear power.
to let someone do or have something
allow
Around 2500 BC, Egyptians started making long and thin boats.
Around 2500 BC, Egyptians started making WOODEN boats.
People even invented nuclear-powered SUBMARINES.
staying or moving on the surface of the water and not sinking
floating
The Phoenicians used a large ship for travel and fishing, and also in wars.
The Phoenicians used a large ship for travel and TRADE, and also in wars.
MANY people use boats for fun today.
a long pole with a wide flat at one end, used for rowing a boat
oar
Europeans ships could move with just the force of the wind, so people DIDN'T have to row.