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motorboat

nounfeminine/muˈtoɾɐ/low

mo·to·ra

Definition

A small or medium-sized boat powered by an engine, generally used for transport or leisure.
The fisherman's motorboat left at dawn.
They rented a motorboat to tour the estuary.
Common collocations
fishing motorboatleisure motorboatmotorboat pilot

Etymology

Derivado de 'motor', por analogia com outras embarcações (ex.: 'lancha motora').

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