boat (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /boʊt/
Definition
A vessel that floats on water, used for travel or carrying things.
Examples
The small boat was perfect for fishing on the river.
He bought a new boat to sail around the world.
Many people use a boat to cross the sea.
How to Use boat
- boat trip (collocation)
- A journey made by boat. — "We are planning a boat trip to the nearby islands."
- boat race (collocation)
- A competition between boats to see which is fastest. — "The town hosts an annual boat race every summer."
- in a boat (prepositional phrase)
- Located inside a boat. — "He felt seasick while in the boat."
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