bateau
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9.4
- noun
- /bəˈtoʊ/
- The bateau slides through the still waters of the bayou.
- bateau neckline
Examples
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They carried the clams ashore on sleds or discarded mattress springs, using a horse to tow them, or they put the clams in a bateau with runners attached and pushed it over the ice.
Academic text (1990) -
Usually, one man was in a bateau, but sometimes two.
Academic text (1990) -
On the terrace, near the Bateau.
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Bateau.
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Occasionally, a bateau mouche passed, all illuminated, and I saw him better, his usual smile.
Fiction book (1991) -
The quantity of clams gathered per bateau was as much as 12 bushels a day.
Academic text (1990) -
Shimokitazawa has big brands (such as the French chain Petit Bateau), but is known more for its local boutiques, which sell everything from vintage clothing to vinyl.
Blog text (10) -
The fisherman carefully loaded his gear into the small bateau before heading out to the lake at dawn.
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On a sunny afternoon, we paddled our bateau along the river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
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The bateau glided effortlessly across the calm waters, perfect for a leisurely fishing trip.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small vehicle used on water to carry people, like a rowboat or motorboat
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1.1
A boat used for catching fish that often has a space to keep the fish alive
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1.0
A boat that is small and used for short trips on lakes or rivers
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2.5
A boat that travels on a river, often used for tours or fun
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4.6
A flat-bottomed boat with a big fan that moves over shallow water and marshes
2
2.9
A boat that carries people or goods along a river
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7.6
A small flat-bottom boat that people use in shallow water for fishing
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8.1
A long boat with a flat bottom and square ends used to carry heavy loads on rivers
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2.8
A boat used for catching or carrying fish
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4.1
A boat with a level hull for shallow, calm water
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9.9
A small wooden boat for rowing or fishing
A small flat boat that carries people or cars across a river
Compounds
- Specialized
A temporary crossing made from boats or rafts to carry people and vehicles over water
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bateau comes from French bateau, which simply means 'boat' and is the same idea as the English word boat. So a bateau is a small flat-bottomed boat used on rivers and lakes.