
Dinghy
Nautical Term
Used primarily in boating and maritime contexts to refer to a small secondary boat.

The sailors launched the dinghy from the yacht to explore the nearby cove.
Informal Use
Sometimes used informally to refer to any small boat, regardless of style.

Let's take the dinghy out for a quick fishing trip this weekend.
Safety Equipment
Often associated with emergency use, such as evacuation from a larger vessel.

During the drill, we practiced getting into the dinghy as if it were an emergency.
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