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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
  • transport The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination'''US FM 55-15 '' TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886'''''.
  • legal Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
  • military A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
  • Removal of water via a canal.
  • The act of diverting.
  • transport A detour, such as during road construction

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