First Known Use: before 12th century
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1boat
noun \ˈbōt\
: a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water
: a vehicle of any size that is used for traveling on water
: a long and narrow container that is used for serving a sauce with a meal
Full Definition of BOAT
1
a : a small vessel for travel on water b : ship
2
: a boat-shaped container, utensil, or device <a gravy boat> <a laboratory boat>
— boat·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
— boat·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— in the same boat
: in the same situation or predicament
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Origin of BOAT
Middle English boot, from Old English bāt; akin to Old Norse beit boat
Related to BOAT
- Synonyms
- bottom, craft, vessel, watercraft
2boat
verb
: to travel in a boat
Full Definition of BOAT
transitive verb
: to place in or bring into a boat
intransitive verb
: to go by boat
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First Known Use of BOAT
1613
BOAT Defined for Kids
1boat
noun \ˈbōt\
Definition of BOAT for Kids
1
: a small vessel driven on the water by oars, paddles, sails, or a motor
2
: 1ship 1
2boat
verb
boat·edboat·ing
Definition of BOAT for Kids
: to use a boat
— boat·er noun
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