Boat

/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.

Old English 'bāt', of uncertain origin.

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.

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.

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.