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Meaning of boat
A boat is a vessel designed to float on and navigate through water.
Etymology of boat
The word "boat" originated from Old English "bāt", which is also the source of the Modern English word "boat"
The Old English term is derived from Proto-Germanic "baitiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Boot"
The Proto-Germanic term is thought to be derived from Proto-Indo-European "bheid-", which carried a sense of "hollowing out" or "scooping out", likely referring to the hollowed-out log or wooden frame used to construct early boats
Synonyms
ship
vessel
craft
yacht
ferry
canoe
kayak
rowboat
sailboat
speedboat
dinghy
skiff
barge
launch
lifeboat
houseboat
tugboat
cruiser
destroyer
submarine
aircraft carrier
catamaran
trimaran
pontoon
raft
float
schooner
ketch
sloop
frigate
galleon
cutter
wherry
dory
scow
sampan
junk
smack
felucca
caique
xebec
Definitions
- A vessel designed to float on and navigate through water, used for transportation, recreation, or other purposes
- A small vessel, typically designed for navigation on inland or coastal waters
- A vessel that is capable of independent operation, as opposed to a raft or other unpowered craft
Usage Examples
- The family rented a boat to explore the lake during their summer vacation
- The boat rocked gently on the waves as we waited for the fish to bite
- The new boat design features a sleek and efficient hull for improved speed and maneuverability