motorboat

Thân thiện

A family rides in a motorboat on a sunny lake.

Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

Verb

1. ride in a motorboat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• powerboat