water-boat
Definition
- Noun:
- A water-boat is a type of vessel or boat specifically designed or used for transporting fresh water, often to ships at sea or to communities lacking a local water supply.
Usage Examples
- (A boat carrying fresh water for the ships.)
- (A vessel used to transport water to a dry area.)
Advanced Usage
- "water-boat service": a regular schedule or operation involving such vessels.
- The port established a water-boat service for visiting cruise liners. (A routine delivery of water by boat.)
Variants and Related Words
- Water-boatman (n): a person who operates or works on a water-boat.
- The water-boatman carefully guided the barge to the dock. (The crew member managing the water transport vessel.)
Synonyms
- Water carrier: a vessel or vehicle that transports water.
- Tanker: a large ship designed to carry liquids, including water (though often used for oil or chemicals).
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly include "water-boat". However, the term is related to the concept of "water supply" in maritime contexts.)