boat

boat · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small vessel for traveling on water.

  2. 2.

    (Informal) A ship of any size.

  3. 3.

    A boat-shaped serving dish.

  4. 4.

    Travel by boat.

Forms

plural: boats

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in the same boat — In the same difficult situation.
  • •
    rock the boat — Disturb a stable situation.
  • •
    miss the boat — Miss an opportunity.
  • •
    push the boat out — Celebrate extravagantly.
  • •
    burn one's boats — Commit to a course with no retreat.
  • •
    boat people — Refugees who flee by boat.

Related words

See also: canoe, ship, vessel, yacht
Synonyms: craft, ship, vessel

Etymology

From Old English bāt, from Proto-Germanic baitaz.