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boat

 

[ boʊt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Transportations
Context #1 | Noun

on the water

A boat is a small vessel for travel on water. It is typically propelled by oars, sails, or an engine. Boats are commonly used for fishing, transportation, and recreational activities.

Synonyms

barge, craft, ship, vessel

Examples of usage

  • We took a boat ride on the lake.
  • The fishermen used a boat to reach the deeper waters.
Context #2 | Verb

move through water

To boat means to travel or transport in a boat. It involves the action of floating or sailing on water.

Synonyms

cruise, navigate, sail

Examples of usage

  • We decided to boat along the river for a peaceful afternoon.
  • He loves to boat in the open sea.

Translations

Translations of the word "boat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barco

🇮🇳 नाव

🇩🇪 Boot

🇮🇩 perahu

🇺🇦 човен

🇵🇱 łódź

🇯🇵 ボート

🇫🇷 bateau

🇪🇸 barco

🇹🇷 tekne

🇰🇷 보트

🇸🇦 قارب

🇨🇿 loď

🇸🇰 loď

🇨🇳 船

🇸🇮 čoln

🇮🇸 bátur

🇰🇿 қайық

🇬🇪 ნავი

🇦🇿 qayıq

🇲🇽 barco

Word origin

The word 'boat' has a long history, dating back to Old English 'bāt'. It is believed to have originated from a Proto-Indo-European root word meaning 'to strike, to beat'. Boats have been essential for human transportation and exploration for centuries, playing a crucial role in trade, fishing, and travel.

See also: boater, boating, boatman, boats.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,101, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.