noun
Meaning 1
A utility boat carried by a larger vessel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
ship's boat
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noun
Meaning 2
a boat for communication between ship and shore
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: tender, pinnace, cutter
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: boat
Narrower terms: gig
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: scheepsboot — utility boat carried by a larger vessel
- German: Beiboot — utility boat carried by a larger vessel
- Polish: szalupa — utility boat carried by a larger vessel