Chopboat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chopboat is a noun meaning (historical, in China) A licensed lighter (watercraft) employed in the transportation of goods to and from larger vessels.
Meaning
(historical, in China) A licensed lighter (watercraft) employed in the transportation of goods to and from larger vessels.
Example Sentences
In taking in cargo, the receiving officer should not be interrupted, for he has need of all his carefulness to see that the coolies in the chopboat do not slily pass up a chest with two tallies stuck in it, or slip a package off sideways from the board
Word Forms
- chopboats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pontoon, powerboat, tugboat, poleboat, lighterful, zippo.
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