power-boat
Definition
Noun: A power-boat is a boat that is propelled by an engine, typically a motor, rather than by sails, oars, or other manual means. It is designed for speed, recreation, or utility on water.
Usage Examples
- (A motorized boat used for leisure.)
- (A fast motorized boat for emergency purposes.)
Advanced Usage
- "to power-boat" (verb, informal): to travel or race using a power-boat.
- They plan to power-boat across the channel this summer. (To travel by motorboat.)
Variants and Related Words
- Powerboating (noun): the activity or sport of operating a power-boat.
- Powerboating is a popular recreational activity in coastal areas. (The practice of using motorboats.)
- Powerboat (noun, alternative spelling): a boat with a powerful engine, often used in racing.
- The powerboat race attracted competitors from around the world. (A racing motorboat.)
Synonyms
- Motorboat: a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine.
- Speedboat: a fast power-boat, often used for racing or towing water skiers.
- Runabout: a small, fast power-boat used for short trips or pleasure cruising.
Related Idioms
- "Full throttle": operating a power-boat at maximum speed.
- He opened the throttle and the power-boat shot forward at full throttle. (Accelerating to the highest speed.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Power up: to start or increase the engine power of a boat.
- Before leaving the dock, he powered up the motor. (Started the engine.)
- Power through: to navigate through waves or obstacles using engine power.
- The power-boat powered through the rough seas without slowing down. (Moved forcefully through conditions.)