Definition

1. Noun:
   • A motorboat with an outboard motor: An "outboard motorboat" is a small to medium-sized boat powered by an outboard motor, which is a self-contained propulsion system mounted on the boat's stern (rear).

Usage

• The term "outboard motorboat" specifically describes the type of boat based on its propulsion system. It is used to distinguish it from boats with inboard motors or other types of power.
• It is a compound noun where "outboard" modifies "motorboat" to specify the kind of motorboat.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We rented an outboard motorboat for a day of fishing on the lake.
  • The marina was filled with outboard motorboats of various sizes.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in technical, recreational, and commercial contexts to specify boat type.
• While "outboard motorboat" is precise, in casual conversation, it is often shortened to "outboard" or "motorboat" when the context is clear.
  • He's an expert in repairing outboards. (Here, "outboards" is a common shorthand for "outboard motors" or the boats that use them.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outboard motor (n): The detachable engine unit that powers an outboard motorboat.
  • The outboard motor started on the first pull.
• Motorboat (n): A broader term for any boat powered by a motor.
  • The sound of the motorboat echoed across the bay.
• Inboard motorboat (n): A boat with an engine mounted inside the hull.

Synonyms

• Outboard: (when used as a noun, informal) Can refer to the boat itself.
• Powerboat: A general term for a boat powered by an engine, which may include outboard motorboats.

Notes

• "Outboard motorboat" is a specific technical term. The core concept is the combination of a boat ("motorboat") with a particular type of external, mountable engine ("outboard").
• There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms commonly associated with this compound noun.

Noun

1. a motorboat with an outboard motor