motorboat
Definition
Noun:
- A boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine: A motorboat is a watercraft designed for travel on water, powered by a motor that burns fuel internally to generate propulsion.
Verb:
- To ride in or operate a motorboat: The action of traveling in or piloting a motorboat.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- We rented a motorboat to explore the coastline.
- The loud noise from the motorboat disturbed the peaceful lake.
Verb:
- They decided to motorboat across the bay to reach the island.
- He loves to motorboat on the river during the summer.
Advanced Usage
- As a gerund ("motorboating"): Refers to the activity or sport of using a motorboat.
- Motorboating is a popular recreational activity on the Great Lakes.
Variants and Related Words
- Motorboating (n): The activity of operating or traveling in a motorboat.
- Speedboat (n): A type of fast motorboat, often designed for racing or recreation.
- Powerboat (n): A general term for a boat propelled by an engine; a synonym for motorboat.
Synonyms
- Powerboat: A boat powered by an engine.
- Launch: A larger motorboat, often used for carrying passengers.
Related Phrases
- To go motorboating: To go out for a trip in a motorboat.
- Let's go motorboating this weekend if the weather is nice.
Noun
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a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
Verb
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ride in a motorboat
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