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motorboat Definition

motor·boat (-bōt′)

noun

a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine or other kind of motor, esp. such a boat that is relatively small
motorboat Synonyms

motorboat

n.

speedboat, powerboat, racer, putt-putt*, hop-up*, bronco*, skip-jack*; see also boat.

Types of motorboats include: open, outboard, inboard, cruiser, cabin cruiser, runabout, launch, ski boat, cigarette boat, whaleboat, yawl, auxiliary yacht, sea sled.

motorboat Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hire: There is a lot of boat traffic so great care must be taken leaving or entering the harbor if you hire a motorboat.

Converse of subject

  • tow: Originally a horse boat but later towed by a motorboat.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Nice for fishing; small motorboat ( extra charge ) is optional.
  • explosive: High speed explosive motorboats were to blast breaches in the protective booms and nets allowing two SLCs to penetrate the harbor.
  • large: Bernard finds a suitable boat hire company, and negotiates for a medium large motorboat with plenty of helpful electronic gizmos.

Preposition: on

  • lake: If you're going to pilot a motorboat on the lake, you'll need a license.

Modifies a noun

  • magazine: Britain's hardest-hitting motorboat magazine OK, I know what you're thinking.
  • hire: Distances 5km to the charming port of Agia Efimia ( cafés, taverns, shops, motorboat hire ).
  • owner: Hard types can be effective up to very high boat speeds of up to 70 knots and often favored by powerful motorboat owners.
  • racing: Intresting fact - in the sailing competition of the 1908 Olympics, one of the sailing events was motorboat racing.
  • entrance: Case swims on quietly, gets in close, and sees the inattentive guard in the archway of the motorboat entrance.
  • service: Water taxis and motorboat service run between the airport docks and Venice, Murano and Lido.

Noun used with modifier

  • classic: Swallow at the end of the day Classic Motorboat Rally 2006 The Classic Motorboat Rally was a great success this year.