Iceboat: meaning, definitions and examples
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iceboat
[ ˈaɪsˌboʊt ]
sailing sport
An iceboat is a type of boat designed for sailing on ice, equipped with large runners instead of a keel. These boats utilize the wind to glide across flat ice surfaces, making them a popular choice for racing in winter conditions. Iceboats can reach high speeds and are typically constructed to be lightweight and aerodynamic.
Synonyms
flying Dutchman, ice yacht.
Examples of usage
- The iceboat raced across the frozen lake.
- Iceboats are a thrilling winter sport.
- He built his own iceboat for the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "iceboat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barco de gelo
🇮🇳 बर्फ़ की नाव
🇩🇪 Eisboot
🇮🇩 perahu es
🇺🇦 лідолаз
🇵🇱 łódź lodowa
🇯🇵 アイスボート
🇫🇷 bateau de glace
🇪🇸 barco de hielo
🇹🇷 buz teknesi
🇰🇷 얼음 보트
🇸🇦 قارب جليدي
🇨🇿 lední loď
🇸🇰 ľadová loď
🇨🇳 冰船
🇸🇮 ledena čoln
🇮🇸 ísbátur
🇰🇿 мұз қайығы
🇬🇪 ყინულის ნავი
🇦🇿 buz qayıq
🇲🇽 barco de hielo
Etymology
The term 'iceboat' combines 'ice,' which comes from the Old English 'is' and has Germanic roots, referring to frozen water, with 'boat,' derived from the Old English 'bāt,' which means a small watercraft. The evolution of iceboats began in the late 19th century when enthusiasts started adapting traditional sailing vessels for use on frozen bodies of water. The early designs were influenced by yachting and involved attaching blades or 'runners' to the hull of the boat. Ice sailing gained popularity in northern Europe and America, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where large, flat, frozen expanses of ice provided ideal racing conditions. Over the years, unique variations of iceboats were developed, leading to competitive racing leagues and a thriving community of enthusiasts dedicated to its advancement. Such innovations have kept iceboating an exciting and fast-paced winter sport.