Boating: meaning, definitions and examples
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boating
[ ˈboʊtɪŋ ]
water activity
The activity of traveling in a boat for pleasure or as a sport. Boating can include sailing, rowing, canoeing, or motor boating.
Synonyms
canoeing, rowing, sailing, yachting.
Examples of usage
- During the summer, many people enjoy boating on the lake.
- She spent the weekend boating along the river with her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "boating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegação
🇮🇳 नौका विहार
🇩🇪 Bootfahren
🇮🇩 berperahu
🇺🇦 катання на човнах
🇵🇱 żeglowanie
🇯🇵 ボート遊び
🇫🇷 navigation de plaisance
🇪🇸 navegación
🇹🇷 teknecilik
🇰🇷 보트 타기
🇸🇦 الإبحار
🇨🇿 plavba lodí
🇸🇰 plavba
🇨🇳 划船
🇸🇮 plovba
🇮🇸 sigling
🇰🇿 қайықпен жүзу
🇬🇪 ნაოსნობა
🇦🇿 qayıqla üzmək
🇲🇽 navegación
Etymology
The word 'boating' originated in the early 18th century from the word 'boat', which is derived from the Middle English word 'bote'. Boating has been a popular recreational activity for centuries, providing people with a way to enjoy the water while sailing, rowing, or cruising. It has evolved from a means of transportation to a leisure activity enjoyed by many around the world.