narrowboat
- noun
- /ˈnærəʊbəʊt/
- UK
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- During the summer, many families rent a narrowboat to explore the scenic waterways of England.
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In 2006, we finally purchased our own brand new 57' narrowboat, which we named 'Free Spirit.'
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In 1977, we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.
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We enjoyed a peaceful holiday on our narrowboat, cruising slowly through the picturesque canals.
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The narrowboat was beautifully decorated, making it a cozy place to spend the weekend on the water.
Synonyms
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A small vehicle used on water to carry people, like a rowboat or motorboat
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A large flat boat that carries heavy goods on rivers or canals
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A long boat with a flat bottom and square ends used to carry heavy loads on rivers
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A long narrow river boat moved by rowing or towing to carry goods
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A long narrow boat that carries people or goods on canals
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A flat-bottomed boat used to carry heavy goods on rivers and near ports
A long, thin boat used on canals to carry goods
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Etymology
The word narrowboat comes from the simple parts narrow ('not wide') and boat. These long, thin boats were made to fit the narrow locks and channels of English canals, so narrowboat means a long, narrow boat used on canals.