Definition

Noun: A competitive event where participants race against each other in boats, typically by rowing or using other forms of propulsion.

Usage

The term "boat race" specifically refers to the event or contest itself. It is a compound noun where "boat" specifies the type of vehicle and "race" specifies the competitive activity.

Examples

• The annual boat race on the river attracts teams from all over the country.
• They trained for months to compete in the prestigious boat race.
• The university's victory in the boat race was celebrated throughout the city.

Advanced Usage

• The Boat Race: When capitalized, this often refers to a specific, famous annual rowing race, such as the one between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge on the River Thames in London.
  • He traveled to London to watch The Boat Race.

Variants and Related Words

• Rowing race: A more specific term for a race using oars.
• Regatta: A series of boat races held as a sporting event.
• Yacht race: A race involving sailing yachts.

Synonyms

• Rowing contest
• Regatta (for a series of races)

Notes

"Boat race" is a specific type of sporting event. It is not typically used as a verb. The focus is on the competition between boats, not on the act of racing a single boat casually.

Noun

1. a race between people rowing or driving boats