Dinghy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dinghy is a noun meaning (nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
Meaning
(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A sailing dinghy.
- (nautical) An inflatable rubber life raft.
- (intransitive) To travel by dinghy.
Example Sentences
The dinghy was trailing astern at the end of its painter, and Merrion looked at it as he passed. He saw that it was a battered-looking affair of the prahm type, with a blunt snout, and like the parent ship, had recently been painted a vivid green.
Word Forms
- dinghies
- dinghying
- dinghied
Synonyms for dinghy
Depending on context, synonyms include tender, rowboat, dory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dory, rowboat, boat, skiff, motorboat, outrigger.
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