Boat

noun
/boʊt/

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water
a small vessel used for traveling on water

Example Sentences

We took a small boat to cross the river.

They took a boat across the river.

Example Expressions

miss the boat

Synonyms

vessel, craft, dinghy, ship, canoe, yacht, ferry
Entry 1
vessel, craft, dinghy
Entry 2
ship, vessel, canoe, yacht, ferry

Antonyms

land vehicle, car, submarine, aircraft
Entry 1
land vehicle, car
Entry 2
submarine, aircraft

Collocations

fishing boat, motor boat, row boat, sail boat, boat ride, sail a boat, boat trip
Entry 1
fishing boat, motor boat, row boat, sail boat
Entry 2
boat ride, fishing boat, sail a boat, boat trip

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