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ferryboat
noun fer·ry·boat \-ˌbōt\
: a boat that is used to carry people and things for a short distance between two places : a boat that ferries people and things
Full Definition of FERRYBOAT
: a boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods
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First Known Use of FERRYBOAT
15th century
Rhymes with FERRYBOAT
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FERRYBOAT Defined for Kids
ferryboat
noun fer·ry·boat \ˈfer-ē-ˌbōt\
Definition of FERRYBOAT for Kids
: a boat used to carry passengers, vehicles, or goods
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