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Definitions

boat

[boht] / boʊt /
NOUN
vehicle for water travel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barge canoe catamaran craft dinghy gondola raft sailboat schooner ship yacht
STRONG
ark bark bottom bucket dory hulk ketch launch lifeboat pinnace scow skiff sloop steamboat tub
WEAK
bateau

Example Sentences

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Another consideration before you step onto a cruise ship, boat or train: Most standard travel-insurance policies do not cover pre-existing medical conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The boat continued its journey towards the UK, carrying around 30 people.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Four people have died off the coast of northern France after attempting to board a boat to take them across the English Channel, local authorities have said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Clint Carter was enjoying the sunshine and gentle rocking of the boat when a 30-pound fish leapt out of the Louisiana water and smashed into his chest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The boat is tied with ropes to two wooden posts at the end of the jetty, one at the front of it, one at the back.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler