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fishboat

fishboat

2.8
A boat used for catching or carrying fish
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪʃˌboʊt/
translation icon : barco de pesca
  • He decided to invest in a fishboat that could comfortably accommodate his friends during weekend fishing trips.

Examples

  • 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.

  • The local marina displays several fishboats equipped with advanced fishing gear for enthusiasts.

Synonyms

vessel
vsfishboat
698 3.3

A large boat or ship used for travel on water

is specialized for catching or transporting fish rather than general travel
fishing boat
vsfishboat
32 1.1

A boat used for catching fish that often has a space to keep the fish alive

is the general term for catching or transporting fish
fishing vessel
vsfishboat
  • Specialized
6 3.2

A boat or ship used to catch fish, often with tanks to keep the fish alive

is the wider label for any boat catching or transporting fish
johnboat
vsfishboat
  • US
1 7.6

A small flat-bottom boat that people use in shallow water for fishing

covers boats used for catching or transporting fish in various waters
sea boat
vsfishboat
1 3.1

A small ship that travels safely on the open sea

focuses on catching or transporting fish rather than seaworthiness
workboat
vsfishboat
1 3.4

A strong boat built to carry goods, equipment, or people for tasks at sea

is specifically for catching or transporting fish rather than general work
fishing smack
vsfishboat
  • UK
7.0

A boat used to catch fish that has a tank to keep the catch alive

is the broader category used for catching or transporting fish
longliner
vsfishboat
  • Specialized
7.0

A boat that catches fish using a long line with many hooks

refers generally to boats used for catching or transporting fish
sport fisherman
vsfishboat
  • US
3.7

A large motor boat used for fishing for big fish

is about commercial or transport use rather than leisure fishing

How Big

fishing vessel
  • Specialized
6 3.2
trawler
11 4.4
fishboat
2.8
dinghy
18 4.8
skiff
15 7.7

Surface Forms

fishboat singular
fishboats plural

Morphology

fishboat = fish + boat (transparent) = fish + boat

A straightforward compound whose meaning is directly the expected combination 'a boat for catching or transporting fish'.

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.