flag-boat
Definition
- Noun:
- A "flag-boat" is a boat that serves as a target or finishing point in a race, typically marked by a flag.
- In nautical contexts, it may refer to a vessel used as a marker or reference point in competitive rowing, sailing, or other water races.
Usage Examples
- (The boat serving as the race finish line.)
- (A marked boat used as a race marker.)
Advanced Usage
- "to finish at the flag-boat": to complete a race by reaching the designated marker boat.
- The leading yacht finished at the flag-boat with a clear advantage. (The yacht crossed the finish line at the marker boat.)
Variants and Related Words
- Flag (n): a piece of cloth with a design, used as a symbol or signal.
- The flag on the flag-boat was brightly colored for visibility. (The cloth marker on the boat.)
- Boat (n): a small vessel for travelling on water.
- The flag-boat was a sturdy motorboat. (The vessel used as a race marker.)
Synonyms
- Marker boat: a boat used to indicate a point in a race.
- Finish boat: a boat that marks the end of a race course.
Phrasal Verbs
- (None commonly associated with "flag-boat" as a noun.)
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly involving "flag-boat.")