ship's boat
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small boat carried on or towed by a ship, used for transporting people or goods between the ship and the shore, or for other utility purposes while the main vessel is anchored or moored.
Usage
- The term "ship's boat" specifically refers to the smaller vessel belonging to and serving a larger ship. It is used for tasks where deploying the main ship is impractical, such as ferrying crew, conducting inspections, or carrying supplies.
Examples
- Noun:
- The captain ordered the launch of the ship's boat to pick up the pilot from the harbor.
- During the age of sail, a ship's boat was essential for landing parties and collecting fresh water.
Advanced Usage
- Historically, types of ship's boats (like the longboat, jolly boat, or cutter) were often named based on their size and function. In modern contexts, the term can encompass rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) or other tenders carried by naval, research, or cruise ships.
- The phrase "to take to the ship's boats" can describe the emergency abandonment of a vessel using its lifeboats, though "lifeboat" is now the more precise term for that purpose.
Variants and Related Words
- Tender: A broader modern term for a vessel that services a larger one.
- Launch: Often used for a larger motor-powered ship's boat.
- Dinghy: A general term for a small boat, sometimes used as a ship's boat on yachts.
- Lifeboat: A ship's boat specifically designed and equipped for emergency evacuation.
Synonyms
- Tender
- Pinnace (historical)
- Jolly boat (historical)
- Ship's tender
Notes
- "Ship's boat" is a compound noun. The definition provided focuses on the complete term. Its function is distinct from the main ship itself. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or as a phrasal verb.
Noun
- a boat for communication between ship and shore