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dinghy

noun

/ˈdɪŋɡi/

Meaning

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.

small boat, tender, lifeboat, skiff, canoe

ship, vessel

inflatable dinghy, sailing dinghy, row a dinghy, rescue dinghy

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Teasing or contemptuous language or behavior directed at someone or something.

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.