Like a what? Maybe. Could be different words for the same thing.

[It's not, but she doesn't know that. She was so isolated at the Weyr that she never really heard of any of those types of marvels in other places.]

It's easier to see that explain. It's like a teleport magick. I don't quite understand how it works.

[But like Balthier pointed out a long time ago, even devices you don't understand (like Way Stones) can be remarkably handy.]