racing boat
Definition
Noun: A racing boat is a narrow, lightweight boat specifically designed and built for speed in competitive rowing or sailing events. Its primary characteristic is its streamlined construction to minimize water resistance and maximize propulsion efficiency.
Usage
The term "racing boat" is used to refer to the vessel itself in the context of water sports competitions. It specifies the boat's purpose rather than its method of propulsion. * The team trained for months in their new racing boat. * The design of a modern racing boat incorporates advanced materials like carbon fiber.
Examples
- The university invested in a fleet of new racing boats for the rowing team.
- Compared to a leisure dinghy, a racing boat is much more sensitive to weight distribution.
- They secured the racing boat to the dock after the regatta.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be part of more specific compound nouns, which are listed separately below.
- In technical contexts, aspects like the hull shape, rigging, or oarlock design are discussed as features of the racing boat.
Variants and Related Words
- Racer: A more general term that can refer to a racing boat, a racing car, or a person/animal that races.
- Racing shell: A specific type of elongated, lightweight racing boat used in rowing, propelled by oars.
- Racing yacht: A specific type of sailing vessel designed for speed competitions.
- Scull: A type of racing boat designed for a rower using two oars (sculls).
Synonyms
- Competition boat
- Raceboat (often written as one word)
- Regatta boat
Antonyms
- Pleasure craft
- Leisure boat
- Dinghy (when referring to a general-purpose small boat)
Related Phrases & Context
- To crew a racing boat: To serve as a team member rowing or sailing the boat.
- Racing boat design: The engineering discipline focused on creating faster, more efficient boats.
- Racing boat class: A category of boats that share specific design rules for fair competition (e.g., "America's Cup class" racing boat).
Noun
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a boat propelled by oarsmen and designed for racing
