speedboat
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Definition
Noun: A fast motorboat, specifically a small, powerful boat designed for high speeds on water.
Usage
A "speedboat" is a type of watercraft. It is used to refer to a boat whose primary characteristic is its ability to travel at high speeds, typically for recreation, racing, or quick transport.
Examples
- The speedboat cut through the waves effortlessly.
- They rented a speedboat for a day of water skiing.
- The coast guard patrol uses high-performance speedboats.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a speedboat" (metaphorical): Used informally to describe something very fast or agile.
- That new sports car is a real speedboat on the highway.
Variants and Related Words
- Motorboat (n): A broader term for any boat powered by an engine; a speedboat is a type of motorboat.
- Powerboat (n): Similar to motorboat, often used interchangeably, but can emphasize power and speed.
Synonyms
- Cigarette boat
- Runabout
- Launch (in some contexts)
Antonyms
- Sailboat
- Rowboat
- Barge
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Speedboat racing (n): The sport of racing speedboats.
- Speedboat charter (n): The service of renting a speedboat.