Definition Definition

boat - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'boat' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Boat [ n.]
- A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by cars or paddles, but often by a sail.
- Hence, any vessel; usually with some epithet descriptive of its use or mode of propulsion; as, pilot boat, packet boat, passage boat, advice boat, etc. The term is sometimes applied to steam vessels, even of the largest class; as, the Cunard boats.
- A vehicle, utensil, or dish, somewhat resembling a boat in shape; as, a stone boat; a gravy boat.
2 . Boat [ v. i.]
- To go or row in a boat.
3 . Boat [ v. t.]
- To transport in a boat; as, to boat goods.
- To place in a boat; as, to boat oars.

Nearby Words:

boa boa constrictor boanerges boar board boardable boarded boarder boarding boarfish

See 'boat' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Boatowners package policy
    Boatowners package policy is a special package policy for boat owners that combines physical damage insurance, medical expense insurance, liability insurance, and other
  • Boat space
    Boat space refers to the space and weight factor that is used in planning for one person with individual equipment to determine overall ship-to-shore movement ...
  • Boat lane
    Boat lane refers to a lane for amphibious assault landing craft which extends from the line of departure to the beach.
  • Boat group
    Boat group is the basic organization of landing craft.

Categories

Browse Dictionary