Airboat
/ˈɛrbɔt/noun
A large, flat-bottomed boat that is powered by an aircraft engine and is designed to travel over shallow water.
We took an airboat tour through the Everglades to see the wildlife.
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swamp airboat, airboat ride, airboat tour
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Pro Tip 1/3Context
Think of where airboats are commonly used, such as in swamps or marshes.
'Airboats are commonly associated with wetland environments.'
Pro Tip 2/3Tourism
Airboats are often part of tourist activities in locations like Florida.
'Many tourists enjoy airboat rides to observe wildlife.'
Pro Tip 3/3Safety
Understand that airboats can be used in rescue operations.
'Airboats are sometimes used for emergency rescues in flooded areas.'
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