Airboat Meaning in English
word
ˈɛɹboʊt
AIR-boht
ˈeəˌbəʊt
AIR-boht
Definition
A flat-bottomed boat that is powered by a large fan, often used in shallow or swampy water.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in the southern U.S., especially Florida. Often associated with swamp tours or rescue work. Not a common word outside areas with swamps or wetlands.
Spanish: aerodeslizadorPortuguese (BR): aerobarcoPortuguese (PT): aerobarcoChinese (Simplified): 气垫船Chinese (Traditional): 氣墊船Hindi: एयरबोटArabic: قارب هوائيBengali: এয়ারবোটRussian: аэроботJapanese: エアボートVietnamese: tàu chạy quạtKorean: 에어보트Turkish: pervaneli tekneUrdu: ایئر بوٹIndonesian: perahu kipas
Example Sentences
The airboat moves quickly over the water.
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We took an airboat tour in the swamp.
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The guide drove the airboat carefully.
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Have you ever ridden on an airboat across the Everglades?
natural
The noise from the airboat was almost louder than the alligators!
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Locals use an airboat when roads flood after heavy rains.
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