Boat

usgb/bəʊt/
noun

A vehicle used for traveling on water.

He is fishing on the boat.
Visual representation of "boat" - a vehicle used for traveling on water

Often appears as...

  • sail a boat
  • in the boat
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Visual representation of "boat"
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Water Transport

Refers to any size watercraft, from small rowboats to large ships.

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My grandfather built a wooden boat by hand.
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Leisure or Work

Boats can be for relaxation, like sailing, or for work, such as fishing.

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They rented a boat for a leisurely sail around the island.
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Type Variations

Different boats are named for their use or shape, like 'canoe,' 'kayak,' 'dinghy'.

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We took a canoe out to explore the narrow channels.
Visual representation of the word "Boat"

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