| canal |
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A man-made waterway used for transport or irrigation |
| export |
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The act of sending goods to another country for sale |
| basin |
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A natural or artificial enclosed area for water, often for ships |
| quay |
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A structure built along the edge of water for ships to load/unload cargo |
| riot |
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A violent public disorder caused by a group of people |
| pauper |
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A very poor person |
| relief |
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Help or assistance, especially in the form of food, money, or shelter |
| overcrowded |
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Filled with too many people or things |
| commodity |
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A product that can be bought and sold |
| commission |
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To officially request someone to do a task |
| completed |
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Finished; brought to an end |
| architect |
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A person who designs buildings |
| public library |
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A library open to all people, usually funded by the government |
| committee |
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A group of people chosen to make decisions or plans |
| competition |
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A contest to win or achieve something |
| foundation stone |
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A ceremonial stone laid to begin the construction of a building |
| artefact |
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An object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest |
| binnacle |
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A stand or case that holds a ship’s compass |
| regeneration |
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The process of improving a place that has been in decline |
| decline |
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A reduction or decrease in strength, quality, or amount |
