Dinghy

usgb/ˈdɪŋi/
noun

A small open boat, often used for short trips or as a lifeboat on a larger ship.

He rowed the dinghy to the shore after the ship anchored.
Visual representation of "dinghy" - A small open boat, often used for short trips or as a lifeboat on a larger ship.

Often appears as...

  • inflatable dinghy
  • row the dinghy
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Nautical Term

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

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The sailors launched the dinghy from the yacht to explore the nearby cove.
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Informal Use

Sometimes used informally to refer to any small boat, regardless of style.

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Let's take the dinghy out for a quick fishing trip this weekend.
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Safety Equipment

Often associated with emergency use, such as evacuation from a larger vessel.

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