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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

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 number assigned to each bus operator and the bus they’ll be using that day.

Block

Pile of Wooden Blocks

The dictionary says: a large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side. In transit: the number assigned to a specific trip of a certain line and direction.

Deadhead

Women giving the peace sign

The dictionary says: a fan and follower of the rock group the Grateful Dead. In transit: to drive a bus to the start of a route in order to start serving customers

Coach

Coach

The dictionary says: a horse-drawn carriage, especially a closed one. In transit: a bus!

Saloon

Outside of a 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.

How many did you guess?


September 16th, 2022
Tags:
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