Looking for the meaning of the word BOAT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BOAT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Boat
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English bāt, of Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bəʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine
Short Definition:small vessel
Examples:- a fishing boat
- a boat trip
Definition:
a serving dish in the shape of a boat
Short Definition:serving dish in shape of boat
Examples:- a gravy boat
Word: Boat
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bəʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
travel in a boat for pleasure
Short Definition:travel in boat
Examples:- they boated through fjords
- she likes to go boating
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