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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

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

"She apparently bounced out of the boat," Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue chief Troy Pritchard told CBS News, the BBC's US news partner.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Even those who missed the boat on opening a DAF last year might find it useful for bunching deductions into one tax year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Also at C.C.’s suggestion, Duane used a small boat that was tied to the Shipwreck to carry everything back to shore.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el