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Meaning of workboat
A workboat is a type of boat designed for commercial or industrial use.
Etymology of workboat
The word "workboat" is derived from the combination of "work" and "boat", with "work" originating from Old English "weorc" meaning activity or task, and "boat" coming from Old English "bāt" meaning vessel or ship
The term "workboat" has been used since the mid-19th century to describe boats used for commercial or industrial purposes
Synonyms
vessel
ship
boat
craft
barge
tug
trawler
ferry
yacht
schooner
ketch
sloop
cutter
launch
lifeboat
dinghy
skiff
dory
scow
lighter
houseboat
freighter
tanker
cargo ship
passenger ship
fishing boat
speedboat
motorboat
sailboat
rowboat
canoe
kayak
catamaran
pontoon
houseboat
dredger
drifter
coaster
steamer
liner
Definitions
- A boat used for a particular task or job, especially one used for fishing, transporting goods, or carrying out maintenance work
- * A commercial or industrial boat used for tasks such as dredging, towing, or salvage operations
Usage Examples
- The workboat was used to transport equipment and workers to the construction site
- * The fishing village relied on its fleet of workboats to bring in the daily catch
- * The workboat was designed to withstand the harsh marine environment and perform a variety of tasks
Antonyms
pleasure boat
yacht
cruise ship
luxury liner
recreational vessel
sailboat
speedboat
racing boat
warship
naval vessel
submarine
aircraft carrier
destroyer
frigate
cruiser
passenger ship
ferry
cruise liner
tourist boat
excursion boat
recreational craft