Meaning of the word motorboat in English

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

motorboat

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚ.boʊt/
UK /ˈməʊ.tə.bəʊt/

Noun

a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine or electric motor

Example:
We rented a motorboat to explore the lake.
The sound of a distant motorboat broke the silence.

Verb

to travel or transport by motorboat

Example:
We decided to motorboat across the bay to the island.
The rescue team quickly motorboated to the stranded vessel.