Unit 8 Transport

Laying a pipeline / Reporting progress

Word Definition Translation

bend (v) to push or press something into a

curve so that it is no longer flat or
straight
bulldozer (n) a powerful vehicle with a broad metal
blade, used for moving earth and
rocks, destroying buildings, etc.
cover (v) if something covers a surface, it forms
a layer over it
crane (n) a large tall machine used by builders
for lifting heavy things
dig (v) to move earth or to make a hole in the
ground
digger (n) a large machine that digs and moves
earth
earth (n) the substance that plants grow in

pipeline (n) a line of connecting pipes, often under

the ground, used for transporting gas,
oil, etc. over long distances
plane (n) a vehicle that flies in the air, has wings
and at least one engine
push (v) to make something move

weld (v) to join metals by melting their edges

and pressing them together when
they are hot
welder (n) someone whose job is to weld metal

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