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/boʊt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small vessel for traveling on water, typically powered by oars, sails, or a motor.
We took a boat out on the lake to enjoy the sunset.
A larger vessel used for transportation of goods or people over bodies of water.
The cargo boat arrived at the port early in the morning.
A recreational vehicle designed for active or leisure use on water.
He bought a fishing boat to spend weekends out on the river.
verb
To travel or transport using a boat.
They plan to boat to the island for the summer festival.
To place something on a boat for transport.
We need to boat the supplies to the remote village by next week.
Etymology
Old English 'bāt', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to rock the boat
to cause trouble or disrupt a stable situation.
a boatload of
a large amount of something.
to float one's boat
to satisfy someone's needs or desires.
Related Words
yacht
A recreational boat or ship.
ferry
A boat or ship used to carry people and goods across a body of water.
canoe
A narrow, lightweight boat pointed at both ends and propelled by a paddle.
Slang Meanings
A large quantity of something.
He has a boatload of homework to do.
To faint or lose consciousness.
I thought I might boat when I saw the amount of blood.