boatnounfeminine/ˈbaɾkɐ/mediumbar·caPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA small boat, often flat-bottomed, propelled by oars, sail, or motor, used on rivers, lakes, or near the coast.We crossed the lake in a small rowing boat.The ferry boat transports passengers to the island.synboatskiffdinghyCommon collocationsfishing boatrowing boatferry boatEtymologyDo latim 'barca'.Related wordsbarcobarcadabarqueirobarcaça