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bareboat

American  
[bair-boht] / ˈbɛərˌboʊt /

adjective

  1. providing a boat only, exclusive of crew, stores, fuel, and the like.

    a bareboat charter.

Other Word Forms

  • bareboating noun

Etymology

Origin of bareboat

bare 1 + boat

Example Sentences

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Instead of the DIY bareboat charter we prefer, many visitors choose to charter a boat that comes with either a captain or a full crew.

From Washington Post

Originally, I had wanted what’s called a “bareboat charter” — meaning I would be the skipper.

From Washington Post

The first of five available one-year extensions to this bareboat charter arrangement comes into effect in August.

From BBC

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