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boatwright

[ boht-rahyt ]

/ ˈboʊtˌraɪt /

noun

a craftsman who builds wooden boats.

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Origin of boatwright

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at boat, wright

Words nearby boatwright

boatswain's chair, boatswain's pipe, boat tail, boat-tailed grackle, boat train, boatwright, boatyard, Boa Vista, Boaz, bob, Bobadilla

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Example sentences from the Web for boatwright

Having been raised in Florida, Boatwright served in the Navy in the early 1970s.
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And even more recently, Boatwright was discovered to have a sister living in Louisiana.
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Boatwright found work equipping navy ships with radar equipment.
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“With age you acquire more understanding,” Boatwright explained when he was 79.
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In his 50s, Boatwright borrowed money to pursue his dream of buying a boatyard.
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