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Synonyms of boat

5 similar words

Another word for boat is ship. Other synonyms of boat are vessel.

Synonyms and similar words for boat

nounA small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind....

  • craft
  • shipA water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
  • vesselAny craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine.

nounA car, especially a large or heavy one.

  • land yachtA long, heavy, luxurious automobile, providing a comfortable ride but poor handling characteristics.
  • sledA car (automobile) or truck, usually called so with the implication of sledlike traits: heavy, low-slung, and prone to...

Meaning of boat

  1. noun A small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship".
  2. noun A submarine.
  3. noun A large, ocean-going ship.

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Questions about synonyms of boat

What is another word for boat?
Boat has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ship and vessel.
What does boat mean?
Boat means a small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship".

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