Word: Flying Boat
Definition:
A flying boat is a large seaplane designed to take off and land on water. Instead of having small floats (like pontoons), its main body (called the fuselage) sits on the water when it's not flying.
Usage Instructions:
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Countability: It is countable (you can say “one flying boat” or “two flying boats”).
Example Sentence:
- "The historic flying boat glided gracefully over the ocean before landing on the water."
Advanced Usage:
Flying boats were popular in the early to mid-20th century for long-distance travel and military missions. You might read about them in history books or see them in old movies.
Word Variants:
- Flying (adjective): Related to flight or capable of flying.
- Boat (noun): A small vessel for traveling on water.
Different Meanings:
- The term "flying boat" primarily refers to the aircraft we described. However, in a casual context, "boat" can simply mean any vessel that travels on water.
Synonyms:
- Seaplane (though seaplanes often have floats rather than a fuselage that sits on the water).
- Amphibious aircraft (which can operate on both land and water).
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
While there may not be specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "flying boat," here are some general aviation-related phrases:
- "Flying under the radar": Means to do something unnoticed or without drawing attention.
- "Take off": To become successful or to begin to increase quickly (like an aircraft leaving the ground).