5 Words That Have Different Meanings in Transit
Some words have a different meaning in public transit.
Can you guess the transit-related meanings of these words?
Paddle
The dictionary says: a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used without an oarlock to move a small boat or canoe through the water. In transit: a bus operator's daily schedule, including all their blocks and coaches (see below!).
Block
The dictionary says: a large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side. In transit: a specific set of bus trips assigned to a certain bus operator.
Deadhead
The dictionary says: a fan and follower of the rock group the Grateful Dead. In transit: to drive a bus while out of service in order to get to the start of a bus route or after completing a bus route.
Coach
The dictionary says: a horse-drawn carriage, especially a closed one. In transit: a bus!
Saloon
The dictionary says: a place where alcoholic drinks may be bought and drunk. In transit: the passenger compartment of a bus; a double deck bus has an upper and a lower saloon.