Meaning of the word boat in English

What does boat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boat

US /boʊt/

UK /bəʊt/

a small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine

Example:

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We took a small boat out on the lake.

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The fishermen returned to shore in their fishing boat.

Synonym:

vessel craft ship yacht dinghy

to travel by boat

Example:

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We decided to boat across the lake to the island.

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They often boat on the river during summer.

Synonym:

sail row paddle cruise