sea-boat

A sea-boat sails across the open ocean.

Definition

Noun: - A vessel designed for ocean travel: "sea-boat" refers to a ship or boat that is built or used for navigating the open sea, as opposed to inland waters like rivers or lakes. - A lifeboat on a seagoing vessel: In a more specific sense, "sea-boat" can denote a small boat carried on a larger ship for emergency purposes, such as rescue or evacuation at sea.

Usage Examples

• (A vessel built for ocean travel handled rough conditions well.)
• (The lifeboat was deployed for an emergency.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a good sea-boat": to describe a vessel that handles well in rough seas.
  • The captain praised the new trawler as a fine sea-boat. (The ship performed admirably in heavy waves.)

Variants and Related Words

• Seagoing (adj): designed or used for travel on the sea.
  • The seagoing yacht crossed the Atlantic. (A ship built for ocean voyages.)

Synonyms

• Ocean vessel: a large ship for traveling across oceans.
• Lifeboat: a small boat used for rescue at sea (specific to the second meaning).

Related Idioms

• Shipshape and Bristol fashion: in good order, especially on a sea-boat.
  • The crew kept the sea-boat shipshape and Bristol fashion. (The vessel was maintained in excellent condition.)