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Definition of boating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
recreationrelated to using small watercraft for travel or leisure
- We need boating shoes for the trip.
2.
suitabilitysuitable for use in a boat
- He wore a boating jacket during the sail.
Noun
recreationactivity of traveling on water for pleasure
- We spent the afternoon boating on the lake.
Expressions with boating
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official document allowing someone to operate a boat
He applied for a boating license to sail his yacht.
unexpected harmful event involving a boat that causes damage injury or death
The coast guard responded quickly to the boating accident near the harbor.
Origin of boating
Old English, bat (boat) + -ing (action)
Terms with boating included in their meaning
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boating
propel a small boat using a handheld, flat-bladed oar
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tool with a flat blade for moving a boat
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fabric on a boat catching wind to move
recreation
social group for people interested in boating
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engage in rowing a boat for leisure
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using a paddle to move a boat
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move a boat into open water
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small boat moved by oars
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pieces of fabric used to catch wind on a boat
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person who operates or travels in a boat
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thin flat part of an oar or paddle
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short oar for propelling small boats
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boat that can be filled with air
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move a boat against the current using a paddle
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long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled with a pole
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small inflatable boat
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the action of moving a boat with oars
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vessel used for private noncommercial purposes
boating group
group for people who own or enjoy yachts
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related to securing a boat in place
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ride in a boat with an engine
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session of moving a boat with paddles
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propel a boat using a pole
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area for steering a small boat
Examples of boating in a sentence
The store sells boating equipment for enthusiasts. He bought a boating hat for the trip. The store sells boating shoes for enthusiasts. Boating is a popular summer activity here. They enjoy boating along the coast.
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- French:de bateau, navigation de plaisance, ...
- German:Boots-, Bootfahren, ...
- Italian:da barca, gite in barca, ...
- Spanish:de navegación, navegación, ...
- Portuguese:náutico, passeio de barco, ...
- Chinese:划船的, 划船, ...
- Japanese:ボート用の, ボート遊び, ...
- Arabic:خاص بالقوارب, الإِبْحَار, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁיִט, שַׁיִט, ...
- Russian:лодочный, катание на лодке, ...
- Ukrainian:човновий, плавання, ...
- Hindi:नौकायन संबंधी, नौका विहार, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of boat
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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, ...
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