bateau

ba·teau

noun

pl. -·teaux′

a lightweight, flat-bottomed riverboat with tapering ends, used chiefly in Canada and Louisiana

Origin of bateau

Canadian French from French from Old French batel from Old English bat, boat

designating a wide, shallow neckline, as on a woman's dress, extending to the shoulders

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bateau

also bat·teau

noun

pl. ba·teaux, also bat·teaux

Canada & New England A long, light, flatbottom boat with a sharply pointed bow and stern.
South Atlantic & Gulf States A small, light, flatbottom rowboat.

Origin of bateau

CanadianLouisiana French from French boat from Old French batel from Old English bāt ; see bheid- in Indo-European roots.

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Noun

(plural bateaux)

A small, flat-bottomed type of boat.

Origin

Borrowing from French bateau

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A bateau neckline is a great choice to accentuate the collarbone, or many brides choose off-the-shoulder or keyhole designs for a bit of flair.
Bateau is a neckline that rests in a straight line that meets at the shoulders, measuring equally on the front and the back.
Choose summer dresses with bateau, princess or sweetheart, square or V-necklines to show off collarbones and add symmetry.
A bateau neck dress with pretty ruffle accents is perfect for a dinner party or any evening out on the town.
Another popular dress is the A-line Bateau Floor-Length Satin Organza Flower Girl Dress.

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