boat

/boʊt/
verb
  1. To travel or transport in a boat.
    • Every summer, we boat to the island for a picnic.
    • He learned to boat safely on calm waters.
    • They boated supplies up the river to the village.
noun
  1. A small vehicle for traveling on water, moved by oars, sails, or an engine.
    • The fisherman tied his boat to the dock.
    • She crossed the river in a wooden boat.
    • We rented a small boat to explore the lake.
  2. A container shaped like a boat, used for holding sauce or gravy.
    • The sauce boat was made of fine porcelain.
    • He filled the boat with melted butter for the lobster.
    • Please pass the gravy boat so I can add some to my potatoes.
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