Definition of boat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
watercraftsmall vessel for travel on water
- We took a boat to the island.
2.
dishwareelongated serving dish shaped like a small canoe
- She served gravy in a small silver boat..
3.
marineTECH. US submarineTECH. US
- The navy deployed a boat for the mission.
Verb
1.
sailingintr. move across water in a small craft for fun or travelintr.
- We decided to boat down the river for fun.
2.
transportationtr. carry items over water in a small crafttr.
- They boated the supplies to the island.
Images of boat
small vessel for travel on water 
elongated serving dish shaped like a small canoe 
submarine
Expressions with boat
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heavy object used to moor a boat
The sailor dropped the boat anchor into the sea.
cruise ship known for romantic atmosphere
The couple met on a love boat.
shared circumstances or problems
After the layoffs, many employees found themselves in the same boat.
vehicle or venue that is completely filled
The concert was a full boat with no empty seats.
facing the same situation or problem
We are all in the same boat regarding the budget cuts.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He missed the boat on investing in that company.
disturb the status quo or challenge norms
He didn't want to rock the boat at work.
newly arrived and unfamiliar with local culture
She seemed fresh off the boat, struggling with English.
make someone happy or satisfied
Reading books really floats her boat.
interest or appeal to someone
Reading really floats her boat.
spend a lot of money on a celebration
They really pushed the boat out for their wedding anniversary.
do what makes you happy or satisfied
If you want to paint your house purple, whatever floats your boat.
be in the same difficult situation
We both lost our jobs, so we share the same boat.
recreational inflatable boat shaped like a banana
Tourists enjoyed rides on the banana boat at the beach resort..
social group for people interested in boating
The boat club hosts monthly social gatherings for its members.
competitive event in which boats race on water
The annual boat race attracted teams from around the world..
activity of racing boats for fun
They spent the afternoon boat racing on the lake.
inclined surface for launching boats
They used the boat ramp to launch their kayak.
building for storing boats
The boat shed was full of kayaks and canoes.
casual footwear with water-resistant material and slip-resistant soles
He wore boat shoes to the beach party.
event displaying boats to the public
We visited the annual boat show last weekend.
journey taken on a boat for leisure
We enjoyed a relaxing boat trip on the lake.
narrow boat used for leisure on canals
We rented a canal boat for a weekend getaway.
boat used for catching fish, sometimes with a well for live fish
The fishing boat returned with a full catch.
Origin of boat
Old English, bat (boat)
Terms with boat included in their meaning
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river crossing
boat transporting people and vehicles regularly
boat movement
propel a boat using oars
boating
propel a small boat using a handheld, flat-bladed oar
boating
tool with a flat blade for moving a boat
maritime
heavy object dropped from a boat to stay in place
vessel mooring
secure a boat at a pier for loading or staying
transportation
transport people or goods across a body of water by boat
boat trip
journey taken on a sailboat
boating
fabric on a boat catching wind to move
nautical
skill in steering a wind-powered boat
boat towing
long flat runner for gliding on water
transportation
small narrow boat propelled with paddles
transportation
get onto a vehicle, boat, or similar thing
long trip
travel across the ocean by boat or plane
travel
leisure travel by boat without fixed route, often mainly for enjoyment
boating
engage in rowing a boat for leisure
water sport
activity of traveling or racing in a small boat with a paddle
emergency boat
inflatable boat used in emergencies at sea
boating
using a paddle to move a boat
transportation
large boat that carries people over water
boating
move a boat into open water
fitness
exercise equipment simulating rowing a boat
depart by boat
leave a place by boat
navigation
leave a place by boat
Examples of boat in a sentence
They rented a boat for the lake trip. The sauce was poured from a delicate porcelain boat. A boat of mashed potatoes was passed around the table. The crew boarded the boat for a deep-sea dive. A boat was detected near the enemy's coast. They love to boat on the lake every summer.
We will boat to the island tomorrow morning. They boated the timber across the river. We boated the equipment to the remote site.
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- French:bateau, naviguer, ...
- German:Boot, bootfahren, ...
- Italian:barca, navigare, ...
- Spanish:bote, navegar, ...
- Portuguese:barco, navegar, ...
- Chinese:船, 划船, ...
- Japanese:ボート, ボートで旅行する, ...
- Arabic:قارب, أبحر, ...
- Hebrew:סִירָה, לָשׁוּט, ...
- Russian:лодка, плавать на лодке, ...
- Ukrainian:човен, подорожувати на човні, ...
- Hindi:नाव, नाव से यात्रा करना, ...
Definition of BOAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
- He is the BOAT in basketball history.
2.
- She is the BOAT in the music industry today.
Origin of BOAT
Old English bat (boat)
Examples of BOAT in a sentence
Her performance was the BOAT in the competition. Astronomers declared it the BOAT in the galaxy. The BOAT was visible even during the day.
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- French:le meilleur de tous les temps, la plus brillante de tous les temps, ...
- German:der Beste aller Zeiten, das Strahlendste aller Zeiten, ...
- Italian:BOAT, la più luminosa di tutti i tempi, ...
- Spanish:el mejor de todos los tiempos, la más brillante de todos los tiempos, ...
- Portuguese:melhor de todos os tempos, a mais brilhante de todos os tempos, ...
- Chinese:史上最佳, 史上最闪耀的, ...
- Japanese:史上最高, 史上最高の輝き, ...
- Arabic:الأَفْضَل عَلَى الإِطْلَاق, الألمع على الإطلاق, ...
- Hebrew:הַטּוֹב בְּיוֹתֵר בְּכָל הַזְּמַנִּים, הַכּוֹכָב הַזּוֹהֵר בְּיוֹתֵר בְּכָל הַזְּמַנִּים, ...
- Russian:БОАТ, самый яркий за всё время, ...
- Ukrainian:найкращий за всі часи, найяскравіший за весь час, ...
- Hindi:बेस्ट ऑफ ऑल टाइम, बोट, ...
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