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to boat

to boat

10 1.0
To travel on water in a small vehicle like a rowboat or motorboat
  • verb
  • /boʊt/
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  • Every summer, we love to boat on the lake with our friends.

Examples

Synonyms

to sail
vsto boat
275 1.0

To travel on water in a boat, often using large fabric to catch wind

is general riding on water without saying how it moves
to paddle
vsto boat
57 1.4

To move a boat through water using a short oar

is general riding on water and does not focus on this action
to canoe
vsto boat
5 2.6

To travel in a narrow light boat using a paddle

is general riding on water and is not limited to this craft
to voyage
vsto boat
3 4.0

To travel by ship or boat over a long distance

is general riding on water and does not imply long distance
to raft
vsto boat
3 3.4

To travel on water using a small floating platform

is general riding on water and does not require this basic platform
to motorboat
vsto boat
2 3.3

To travel in a small boat with a motor

is general riding on water without specifying engine power
to motorboating
vsto boat
3.0

To drive a boat with a motor on water

is general riding on water not focused on engine operation
to steamboat
vsto boat
  • Archaic
4.3

To travel or carry people and goods by a boat powered by steam

is general riding on water regardless of the power source
to yacht
vsto boat
7.0

To travel on a large pleasure boat for fun

is general riding on water and does not imply luxury or leisure
to paddleboat
vsto boat
  • US
3.4

To move a small boat by pedalling on calm water for fun

is general riding on water and does not mean this specific powered craft

Idioms

in the same boat
  • Informal
34 3.2

Having the same problems as other people

to rock the boat
  • Informal
20 5.3

Do or say something that causes trouble and upsets other people

4 9.5

Newly arrived in a country and not yet used to local customs

Spend a lot of money for a special celebration

boy in the boat
  • Informal
9.9

A person who feels alone and confused, often singled out by others to fill a special role

Phrasal Verbs

To take part in a contest in boats to see who is fastest

Leave a boat on shore or in shallow water so it cannot move

Compounds

32 1.1

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

16 1.3

A short trip on a boat to see places or for fun

13 1.0

A boat that is small and used for short trips on lakes or rivers

patrol boat
  • Specialized
7 3.5

A small boat that watches for danger and protects a coast or harbor

4 2.0

A small dish with a spout for pouring sauce over food

4 2.3

A race where teams row or drive boats to see who is fastest

3 3.0

Police officers use a boat to patrol harbors and keep people safe on the water

2 2.7

The upper deck of a ship where lifeboats are kept and launched

flying boat
  • Archaic
2 7.5

A large plane with a body like a boat that lets it land on and float on water

PT boat
  • Archaic
2 8.1

A small fast US Navy boat with torpedoes used in World War II

guard boat
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A boat that watches and protects a harbor or ships

1 2.3

A small boat moved with oars for sport or fun

A boat with a motor and a cabin where people live and relax

1 1.4

A small boat that uses sails to move and usually has one mast

torpedo boat
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A small fast military boat that fires underwater bombs near the coast

1 6.0

A fast boat that carries people quickly across water

1 3.2

A long narrow boat that carries people or goods on canals

1 6.7

A ship that carries many cows and other farm animals

1 2.8

A boat that carries mail to islands and remote places

1 2.7

A long narrow boat rowed by people for racing

1 2.9

A boat that carries people or goods along a river

packet boat
  • Archaic
1 7.5

A boat that carries mail and sometimes people and goods on a regular route

1 3.1

A small ship that travels safely on the open sea

1 3.1

A small boat used for fun activities like racing or water skiing

9.3

An insect that moves on water using paddle-like back legs to eat small animals

2.6

A club where members keep and use boats and sail together

3.9

A long pole with a hook used to push, pull, or catch things near boats

A short, light oar used by hand to move a canoe or small boat

A sport where people race boats on water using oars, sails or motors

4.8

A train that takes people to a port to catch a ship

A loud device on a boat that makes a signal sound to warn other ships

boat-billed heron
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical bird with a wide, boat-shaped beak that hunts fish

douche boat
  • Offensive
9.9

A small boat used for parties with loud music and noisy people

A ship that carries bananas from tropical countries

A long inflatable boat like a banana pulled by a speedboat for fun

Mackinaw boat
  • Archaic
9.9

A small flat-bottomed boat with pointed ends used on large lakes for fishing and carrying goods

mosquito boat
  • Archaic
8.1

A small, fast war boat used for quick attacks and patrols

8.1

A small fast navy boat that carries torpedoes to attack ships

jolly boat
  • Specialized
8.2

A small boat that a sailing ship keeps for the crew to move people or supplies

6.0

A long, thin boat used on canals to carry goods

pilot boat
  • Specialized
3.9

A small boat that takes a person who guides large ships into and out of port

picket boat
  • Specialized
8.0

A small boat that patrols and watches for danger near a harbor or fleet

A small navy ship that protects larger ships by attacking fast boats with torpedoes

ship's boat
  • Specialized
4.2

A small boat that a ship carries to move people between ship and shore

How Fast

to motor
7 4.0
to sail
275 1.0
to boat
10 1.0
to float
645 1.0
to drift
331 2.9

Surface Forms

boat infinitive
boated past
boated past participle
boating present participle
boats third person singular

Etymology

Boat as a verb comes from the same old word bāt meaning 'boat', so to boat simply means to travel or ride in a boat on the water.