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boat
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈbɔtɨ/bo·te
Definition
1A small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.
Usage examples
“They rowed the boat to the shore.”
“The lifeboat was deployed immediately.”
Common combinations
lifeboatrowing boatinflatable boatmotorboat
Idiomatic expressions
- to be in the same boat (to be in the same difficult situation)