Motorboat Meaning in English
word
ˈmoʊtɝˌboʊt
MOH-ter-boht
mˈəʊtəbˌəʊt
MOH-tuh-boht
Definition
A small boat powered by an engine or motor, instead of being rowed or sailed. Often used for recreation, fishing, or transport on lakes and rivers.
Usage & Nuances
Common for recreational boating and water sports. Typical phrases are 'ride a motorboat', 'rent a motorboat', or 'motorboat trip.' Not used for large ships or commercial vessels.
Spanish: lancha a motor - bote a motorPortuguese (BR): lancha motorizada - barco a motorPortuguese (PT): lancha motorizada - barco a motorChinese (Simplified): 摩托艇Chinese (Traditional): 摩托艇Hindi: मोटरबोटArabic: قارب بمحركBengali: মোটরবোটRussian: моторная лодкаJapanese: モーターボートVietnamese: thuyền máyKorean: 모터보트Turkish: motorlu tekneUrdu: موٹر بوٹIndonesian: perahu motor
Example Sentences
We saw a motorboat on the lake.
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My uncle bought a new motorboat.
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They took a motorboat to go fishing.
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We rented a motorboat for the afternoon and explored the river.
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He loves the speed and noise of a motorboat racing across the water.
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It’s much easier to reach the island by motorboat than by rowing.
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