5 Words That Have Different Meanings in Transit
Posted September 23rd, 2020
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 number assigned to each bus operator and the bus they’ll be using that day.
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: the number assigned to a specific trip of a certain line and direction.
deadhead
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
The dictionary says: a horse-drawn carriage, especially a closed one. In transit: a bus!
CAD
The dictionary says: computer-aided design. In transit: Computer-aided dispatch, which is a way of dispatching buses assisted by computer.
How many did you guess?
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