fishboat
- noun
- /ˈfɪʃˌboʊt/
- He decided to invest in a fishboat that could comfortably accommodate his friends during weekend fishing trips.
Examples
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Western Fishboat Owners Association, the principal fishermen's group, has produced a comprehensive website with resources, recipes, and a directory of ports where you can buy fish directly off the boats.
Blog text (2) -
Mainadieu's hull creaked and complained as the fishboats sidled into position.
Fiction book (1994) -
The family spent the day on their new fishboat, catching fresh fish for dinner.
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The local marina displays several fishboats equipped with advanced fishing gear for enthusiasts.
Synonyms
A large boat or ship used for travel on water
A boat used for catching fish that often has a space to keep the fish alive
A boat or ship used to catch fish, often with tanks to keep the fish alive
A small flat-bottom boat that people use in shallow water for fishing
A small ship that travels safely on the open sea
A strong boat built to carry goods, equipment, or people for tasks at sea
A boat used to catch fish that has a tank to keep the catch alive
A boat that catches fish using a long line with many hooks
A large motor boat used for fishing for big fish
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Etymology
The word fishboat joins fish and boat and means a 'boat' for 'fish', so it is a boat used for catching or carrying fish.